Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and NX1 (28MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z fc was launched 6 years later than the NX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z fc grades against the NX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z fc & Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc provides external measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z fc and the NX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and NX1 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and NX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX1 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Z fc should have a benefit in sensor innovation.