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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WB150F (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 was unveiled 6 years later than the WB150F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z7 scores versus the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung WB150F

 Z7 WB150F 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2012Fresher by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon Z7

 WB150F Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung WB150F

 Z7 WB150F 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 comes with 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) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 vs the WB150F.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and WB150F is 62 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will produce more detail having an extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
86
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery (330 per charge)
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery (330 per charge)
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Z7Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung WB150F
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-08-23 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
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 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $2,797 $230