Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB50F

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WB50F (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was brought out 4 years later than the WB50F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z7 scores against the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 features external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 vs the WB50F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and WB50F is 62 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will provide extra detail having its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The newer Z7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.