Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F
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![Nikon Z7 front Nikon Z7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z7/Nikon-Z7-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB250F front Samsung WB250F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB250F/Samsung-WB250F-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
- Released August 2018
- Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WB250F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
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The Z7 was announced 5 years after the WB250F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z7 grades against the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung WB250F
Z7 | WB250F | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 69 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1640k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon Z7
WB250F | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung WB250F
Z7 | WB250F | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has got 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) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 and the WB250F.
![Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z7-vs-Samsung-WB250F-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and WB250F is 62 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z7-vs-Samsung-WB250F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and WB250F.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will deliver more detail with its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z7-vs-Samsung-WB250F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z7-vs-Samsung-WB250F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Z7 | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2018-08-23 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $2,797 | $250 |