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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX30

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Revealed June 2021
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z fc was released 7 years after the NX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z fc matches up versus the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX30

 Z fc NX30 
RevealedJune 2021January 2014More modern by 92 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kSharper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Nikon Z fc

 NX30 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX30

 Z fc NX30 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc has got outside dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z fc compared to the NX30.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and NX30 is 79 and 75 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and NX30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z fc to render more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Z fc provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445g)
75
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
68
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Travel photography highlights
72
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (445 grams)
74
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging advice
Samsung NX30 Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445 grams)
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX30
 Nikon Z fcSamsung NX30
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z fc Samsung NX30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMeIV
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 21MP 20MP
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 247
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 21 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 375 gr (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 300 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $949 $699