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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL620 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon Z7 and Samsung SL620, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and SL620 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was launched 9 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z7 scores against the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung SL620

 Z7 SL620 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2009Fresher by 116 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon Z7

 SL620 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung SL620

 Z7 SL620 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Nikon Z7 and Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 vs the SL620.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and SL620 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and SL620.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
87
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
fantastic resolution (46MP)
not so great battery life (330 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
24
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung SL620
 Nikon Z7Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2018-08-23 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
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, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $2,797 $200