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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Announced June 2021
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z fc was unveiled 7 years after the NX2000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera 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 NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z fc matches up vs the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX2000

 Z fc NX2000 
AnnouncedJune 2021November 2013Newer by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon Z fc

 NX2000 Z fc 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1040kSharper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX2000

 Z fc NX2000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc provides outside measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX2000 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 dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z fc vs the NX2000.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and NX2000 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and NX2000.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon Z fc to produce more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Z fc should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Street photography advice
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (445g)
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (228g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
67
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
72
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
more heavy than others (445g)
72
lighter than others in class (228g)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (445 grams)
35
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX2000
 Nikon Z fcSamsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z fc Samsung NX2000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-28 2013-11-30
Body design 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 21
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 21 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 228 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $949 $599