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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(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
Samsung NX20
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX11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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung NX20

 Z50 NX20 
ReleasedOctober 2019April 2012Fresher by 91 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon Z50

 NX20 Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX20

 Z50 NX20 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

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

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
76
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Samsung NX20 Street photography advice
72
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (397 grams)
77
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Samsung NX20 Sports photography details
75
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (397g)
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (397g)
78
selfie friendly screen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX20
 Nikon Z50Samsung NX20
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