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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z50 versus Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z50 was revealed 7 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z50 matches up versus the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung NX200

 Z50 NX200 
ReleasedOctober 2019February 2012Fresher by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Nikon Z50

 NX200 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX200

 Z50 NX200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 features outer 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) whilst the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Samsung NX200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 compared to the NX200.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and NX200 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and NX200.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z50 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Z50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397g)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
75
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
68
lighter than average (223 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397g)
34
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX200
 Nikon Z50Samsung NX200
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z50 Samsung NX200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2012-02-28
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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
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 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 223 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 320 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $857 $818