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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX20

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Z fc was manufactured 9 years after the NX20 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z fc scores versus the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX20

 Z fc NX20 
IntroducedJune 2021April 2012More modern by 112 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon Z fc

 NX20 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX20

 Z fc NX20 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc offers physical 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 NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z fc and the NX20.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and NX20 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and NX20.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon Z fc to give you extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z fc will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography features
Samsung NX20 Street photography features
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography details
Samsung NX20 Sports photography details
68
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
72
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
heavier than competition (445g)
77
lighter than others (341 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
78
selfie friendly display
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
lighter than others (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX20
 Nikon Z fcSamsung NX20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z fc Samsung NX20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-28 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 21 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 341g (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 300 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $949 $1,100