Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX500

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z fc and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z fc was revealed 6 years after the NX500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z fc grades versus the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc offers outer 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) and the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z fc vs the NX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and NX500 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and NX500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX500 to give you more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Z fc provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.