Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST100

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and ST100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was manufactured 8 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z7 grades versus the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z7 and the ST100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and ST100 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.