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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Introduced June 2021
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and NX100 (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z fc was unveiled 10 years after the NX100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Z fc matches up versus the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX100

 Z fc NX100 
RevealedJune 2021September 2010More modern by 132 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Nikon Z fc

 NX100 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX100

 Z fc NX100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc comes with external dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z fc compared to the NX100.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and NX100 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and NX100.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z fc to offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z fc provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography information
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
81
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
Samsung NX100 Street photography advice
74
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (445g)
76
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography advice
Samsung NX100 Sports photography advice
67
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
60
image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (420 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography advice
Samsung NX100 Travel photography advice
72
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (21MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (300 per charge)
heavier than others in class (445g)
66
good battery pack (420 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography features
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (420 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging info
Samsung NX100 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (445g)
31
image stabilization
includes face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX100
 Nikon Z fcSamsung NX100
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z fc Samsung NX100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2010-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 21 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 420 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $949 $386