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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83
Nikon Z8 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z8 was brought out 10 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z8 grades against the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Z8 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedMay 2023February 2013More recent by 125 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2089k922kCrisper screen (+1167k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon Z8

 Galaxy Camera Z8 
Screen sizing4.8"3.20"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Z8 Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z8 features outer measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z8 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and Galaxy Camera is 55 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z8 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z8 will resolve extra detail having its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Z8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
89
manual focus
resolution is amazing (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (910 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z8
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
81
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
low maximum shutter speed