Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20
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67 Features
84 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Launched October 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- Successor is Samsung NX30

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

The Z50 was announced 7 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z50 grades versus the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung NX20
Z50 | NX20 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | ![]() | April 2012 | Fresher by 91 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+426k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon Z50
NX20 | Z50 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX20
Z50 | NX20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 features outside 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 NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z50 vs the NX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and NX20 is 74 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and NX20.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon Z50 to render extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Z50 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Samsung NX20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-10-10 | 2012-04-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 21 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 15 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 lb) | 341 grams (0.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 360 pictures |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $857 | $1,100 |