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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung PL210, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and PL210 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 was brought out 7 years after the PL210 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z7 matches up vs the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung PL210

 Z7 PL210 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2011Newer by 93 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Nikon Z7

 PL210 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung PL210

 Z7 PL210 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 features exterior 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) whilst the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung PL210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z7 vs the PL210.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and PL210 is 62 and 99 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and PL210.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Z7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
fantastic resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (330 per charge)
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
fantastic resolution (46MP)
not so great battery (330 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography advice
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery (330 shots)
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung PL210
 Nikon Z7Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung PL210
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-08-23 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 -
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) -
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,797 $200