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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Revealed June 2021
Samsung NX11
(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 December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and NX11 (15MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z fc was launched 10 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z fc grades against the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX11

 Z fc NX11 
RevealedJune 2021December 2010Fresher by 128 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon Z fc

 NX11 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX11

 Z fc NX11 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc has got physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z fc versus the NX11.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and NX11 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and NX11.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon Z fc to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Z fc provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445g)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
68
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
72
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (445g)
63
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 shots)
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging info
Samsung NX11 Vlogging info
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445 grams)
24
includes face detect focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX11
 Nikon Z fcSamsung NX11
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z fc Samsung NX11
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 209 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 21 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 300 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $949 $626