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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z fc and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z fc was manufactured 8 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z fc matches up vs the Galaxy NX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z fc Galaxy NX 
IntroducedJune 2021June 2013More modern by 98 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon Z fc

 Galaxy NX Z fc 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z fc Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc has got outside dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z fc against the Galaxy NX.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and Galaxy NX is 79 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon Z fc to resolve extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Z fc should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445 grams)
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
68
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
72
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (445g)
68
good battery life (440 shots)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445g)
34
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495 grams)
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Nikon Z fcSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z fc Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-28 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 21 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 495 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $949 $1,300