Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB700

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung WB700, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WB700 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was revealed 7 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z7 matches up against the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 vs the WB700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and WB700 is 62 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and WB700.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.