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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung ST30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and ST30 (1/3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was released 7 years after the ST30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z7 scores versus the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung ST30

 Z7 ST30 
ReleasedAugust 2018January 2011More modern by 93 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon Z7

 ST30 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST30

 Z7 ST30 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 versus the ST30.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and ST30 is 62 and 98 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and ST30.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
54
lighter than competitors in class (87 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Samsung ST30 Sports photography features
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
low battery (330 per charge)
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
low battery (330 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competitors in class (87g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
low battery (330 shots)
30
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging information
Samsung ST30 Vlogging information
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (87 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST30
 Nikon Z7Samsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung ST30
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-08-23 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 7.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 87g (0.19 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD card -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,797 $55