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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon Z fc versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z fc was unveiled 8 years after the NX300M which is quite a serious difference as far as 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 NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z fc grades vs the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Samsung NX300M

 Z fc NX300M 
AnnouncedJune 2021January 2013Newer by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k768kClearer display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Nikon Z fc

 NX300M Z fc 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX300M

 Z fc NX300M 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc comes with physical dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z fc versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z fc against the NX300M.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and NX300M is 79 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and NX300M.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon Z fc to deliver extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z fc is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
74
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (445g)
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
68
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (300 per charge)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
72
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count good (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (300 CIPA)
more heavy than average (445g)
67
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (300 shots)
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (445 grams)
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX300M
 Nikon Z fcSamsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z fc Samsung NX300M
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-28 2013-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 247
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 21 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $949 $699