Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB250F

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and WB250F is 62 and 93 respectively.

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.