Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX mini

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is very close but the Z fc (APS-C) and NX mini (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z fc was introduced 7 years after the NX mini which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z fc scores versus the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc enjoys outer dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z fc compared to the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and NX mini is 79 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and NX mini.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will provide you with extra detail using its extra 0.5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z fc will have a benefit in sensor innovation.