Samsung NX1 vs Nikon Z7

Nikon Z7 advantages over Samsung NX1

• Larger sensor
  35mm vs APS-C
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.35 vs 3.63 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  Z7 test data on DxO Mark NX1 test data on DxO Mark
  2,668 vs 1,363 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• More dynamic range

  More dynamic range

  Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

  Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

  Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  Z7 test data on DxO Mark NX1 test data on DxO Mark
  14.6 vs 13.2 evs
  Retain detail in highlight and shadows
• Newer
  6 years vs 9 years old
  Newer cameras often support more advanced features
• More dots on screen
  2100k vs 1037k dots
  Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
• More viewfinder magnification
  0.80x vs 0.69x
  Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
• More pixels
  45.7 vs 28.2 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Higher extended ISO
  102400 vs 51200 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility