Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Introduced June 2021
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1000
- New Model is Samsung NX2000

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The Z fc was released 8 years later than the NX1100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z fc matches up vs the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX1100
Z fc | NX1100 | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | ![]() | April 2013 | Fresher by 100 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Nikon Z fc
NX1100 | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX1100
Z fc | NX1100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc comes with outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z fc against the NX1100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and NX1100 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and NX1100.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon Z fc to give more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z fc is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Samsung NX1100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Z fc | Samsung NX1100 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2021-06-28 | 2013-04-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 21 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 852 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 320 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $949 | $600 |