Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL120

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z7 and Samsung PL120, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and PL120 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 was launched 7 years after the PL120 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z7 grades against the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 and Samsung PL120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 compared to the PL120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and PL120 is 62 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and PL120.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Z7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.