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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z fc versus Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z fc was brought out 9 years after the NX210 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z fc grades versus the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX210

 Z fc NX210 
AnnouncedJune 2021August 2012More modern by 108 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Nikon Z fc

 NX210 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX210

 Z fc NX210 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc features exterior measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z fc against the NX210.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and NX210 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and NX210.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon Z fc to give extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Z fc is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
76
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445g)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
67
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 per charge)
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
72
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (21MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery (300 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (445 grams)
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography details
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 per charge)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445g)
34
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX210
 Nikon Z fcSamsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z fc Samsung NX210
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-28 2012-08-14
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 aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 21 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure 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
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 300 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $949 $625