Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX3000

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z fc versus Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z fc was introduced 7 years later than the NX3000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z fc scores vs the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc comes with external measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z fc against the NX3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and NX3000 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and NX3000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z fc to give more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Z fc should have a benefit in sensor tech.