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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WB35F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was launched 4 years after the WB35F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z7 scores vs the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung WB35F

 Z7 WB35F 
ReleasedAugust 2018January 2014Newer by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon Z7

 WB35F Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung WB35F

 Z7 WB35F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 provides 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) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 against the WB35F.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and WB35F is 62 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and WB35F.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Z7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
86
has manual focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (330 shots)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Z7Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung WB35F
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-08-23 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,797 $130