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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX200

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z fc was launched 9 years after the NX200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z fc grades versus the NX200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX200

 Z fc NX200 
RevealedJune 2021February 2012More modern by 114 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Nikon Z fc

 NX200 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX200

 Z fc NX200 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc offers physical dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z fc against the NX200.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and NX200 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and NX200.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z fc to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Z fc should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography information
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
81
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography information
Samsung NX200 Street photography information
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography features
Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
67
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography information
Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
72
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
heavier than competition (445g)
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
75
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
34
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX200
 Nikon Z fcSamsung NX200
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z fc Samsung NX200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-28 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 21 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 223 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $949 $818