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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Launched October 2019
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Renewed by Samsung NX1100
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon Z50 versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z50 was announced 7 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z50 matches up vs the NX1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung NX1000

 Z50 NX1000 
LaunchedOctober 2019April 2012More modern by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Nikon Z50

 NX1000 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX1000

 Z50 NX1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 provides external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 compared to the NX1000.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and NX1000 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and NX1000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z50 to show greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
80
focusing manually
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397g)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
75
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (397g)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging features
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
34
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX1000
 Nikon Z50Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z50 Samsung NX1000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2012-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 320 photos 320 photos
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $857 $388