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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and NX1 (28MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z50 was unveiled 5 years after the NX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z50 scores vs the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung NX1

 Z50 NX1 
AnnouncedOctober 2019September 2014Newer by 62 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Nikon Z50

 NX1 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX1

 Z50 NX1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 provides physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 compared to the NX1.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and NX1 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and NX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to provide extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
MP count high (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography details
Samsung NX1 Street photography details
73
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (397 grams)
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than average (550 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
75
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (397 grams)
74
lighter than average (550 grams)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count high (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count high (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Samsung NX1 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than average (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX1
 Nikon Z50Samsung NX1
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z50 Samsung NX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-10 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 21MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $857 $1,500