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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(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
Samsung NX1100
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX1100

 Z fc NX1100 
RevealedJune 2021April 2013Fresher by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Nikon Z fc

 NX1100 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX1100

 Z fc NX1100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"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).

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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.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Street photography factors
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography details
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
67
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
72
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
34
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX1100
 Nikon Z fcSamsung NX1100
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