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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon Z7 and Samsung SL102, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and SL102 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was manufactured 9 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z7 scores vs the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung SL102

 Z7 SL102 
ReleasedAugust 2018January 2009More recent by 118 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon Z7

 SL102 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung SL102

 Z7 SL102 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 against the SL102.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and SL102 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and SL102.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
87
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
25
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
67
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
30
good max aperture (f)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Z7Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-08-23 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $2,797 $130