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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Announced August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WB800F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 was unveiled 5 years after the WB800F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z7 grades vs the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung WB800F

 Z7 WB800F 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2013More modern by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon Z7

 WB800F Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung WB800F

 Z7 WB800F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 compared to the WB800F.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and WB800F is 62 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will result in extra detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Z7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is great (46MP)
low battery pack (330 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery pack (330 shots)
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
35
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Z7Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung WB800F
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-08-23 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes 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
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $2,797 $300