Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX mini
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80 Overall
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68 Overall
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Revealed June 2021
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced March 2014

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX mini Overview
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.

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.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX mini
Z fc | NX mini | |||
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Announced | June 2021 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 89 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+579k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Nikon Z fc
NX mini | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX mini
Z fc | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
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.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Z fc | Samsung NX mini |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2021-06-28 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Samsung NX-M |
Available lenses | 21 | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
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, off | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 lbs) | 196g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 650 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $949 | $530 |