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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and ST65 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was revealed 7 years after the ST65 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z7 grades vs the ST65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung ST65

 Z7 ST65 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2011More modern by 93 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon Z7

 ST65 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST65

 Z7 ST65 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 features outside 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 ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z7 vs the ST65.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and ST65 is 62 and 99 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and ST65.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Samsung ST65 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Samsung ST65 Travel photography information
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count great (46 megapixels)
bad battery life (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
37
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Z7Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung ST65
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2018-08-23 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change 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 -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $2,797 $130