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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Z50 was released 6 years after the NX1100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z50 matches up against the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung NX1100

 Z50 NX1100 
AnnouncedOctober 2019April 2013More modern by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Nikon Z50

 NX1100 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX1100

 Z50 NX1100 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 features exterior measurements 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 NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z50 and the NX1100.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and NX1100 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and NX1100.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon Z50 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Z50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Street photography advice
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397 grams)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
75
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (397 grams)
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging info
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging info
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397g)
34
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX1100
 Nikon Z50Samsung NX1100
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z50 Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-10 2013-04-11
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
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
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 All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 320 photos 320 photos
Style of battery 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 1 1
Launch cost $857 $600