Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc & Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX210
Z fc | NX210 | |||
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Announced | June 2021 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 108 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+426k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Nikon Z fc
NX210 | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX210
Z fc | NX210 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon Z fc versus Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Samsung NX210 | |
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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 |