Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX10
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Released June 2021
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX11

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and NX10 (15MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The Z fc was revealed 11 years after the NX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z fc scores vs the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX10
Z fc | NX10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 137 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+426k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon Z fc
NX10 | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX10
Z fc | NX10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc enjoys physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z fc versus the NX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and NX10 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and NX10.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z fc to show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Z fc should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Z fc | Samsung NX10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2021-06-28 | 2010-04-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 21 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 400 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $949 | $626 |