Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL200

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 and Samsung PL200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and PL200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 was launched 8 years after the PL200 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z7 matches up versus the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 offers external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 vs the PL200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and PL200 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.