Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST700

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST700, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and ST700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was released 7 years later than the ST700 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z7 grades against the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 & Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 compared to the ST700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and ST700 is 62 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and ST700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 will have an edge in sensor tech.