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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z50 and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z50 was released 6 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z50 scores against the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z50 Galaxy NX 
IntroducedOctober 2019June 2013More modern by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon Z50

 Galaxy NX Z50 
Screen size4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z50 Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 features physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z50 and Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 and the Galaxy NX.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and Galaxy NX is 74 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z50 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Z50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (397 grams)
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (397g)
68
good battery (440 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (397 grams)
34
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (495 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Nikon Z50Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z50 Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-10 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 DRIMe IV
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 320 photos 440 photos
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $857 $1,300