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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST93, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and ST93 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was manufactured 7 years later than the ST93 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z7 scores vs the ST93 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung ST93

 Z7 ST93 
AnnouncedAugust 2018April 2011Fresher by 90 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon Z7

 ST93 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST93

 Z7 ST93 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 features outer 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 ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST93 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z7 against the ST93.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and ST93 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and ST93.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will produce greater detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Z7 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
87
has manual focus
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Samsung ST93
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography details
Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Samsung ST93 Travel photography details
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing MP (46MP)
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
70
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
38
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging details
Samsung ST93 Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Z7Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung ST93
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-08-23 2011-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
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 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type XQD card -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,797 -