Nikon Z fc vs Samsung NX500

General	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Brand	Nikon	Samsung
Model	Z fc	NX500
Predecessor Model		Samsung NX300
MSRP	$959 (body only), $1099 (w/16-50mm lens), $1199 (w/28mm lens)	$799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format	DX
Sensor Size	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	23.5 x 15.7 mm	23.5 x 15.7 mm
Total Pixels	21.51 Megapixel	30.7 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	20.9 Megapixel	28.2 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 51,200	100 - 25,600
Boosted ISO Range	100 - 204,800	100 - 51,200

Photo	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Processor	EXPEED 6	DRIMe 5
Max Image Resolution	5568 x 3712	6480 x 4320
Other Resolutions		6480 x 3648, 4320 x 4320, 4560 x 3040, 4605 x 2592, 3088 x 3088, 3264 x 2176, 3328 x 1872, 2160 x 2160, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1152, 1408 x 1408
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, normal, basic	Super fine, fine, normal
Bit Depth	14-Bit	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off

Focus	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Focusing System	Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-4.5 to +19 EV
Number of Focus Points	209	209
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Lens Mount	Nikon Z	Samsung NX
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization

Screen	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,040k dot	1,036k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Viewfinder	Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Size	0.39"
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.02x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.68x
Viewfinder Resolution	2,360k dot
Viewfinder Eyepoint	20 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +3

Shutter	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Shutter Type	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/4000 sec	1/6000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	11.0 fps	9.0 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Up to 11 fps at 20.9 MP

Flash	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Flash off	Smart flash auto auto w/redeye reduction fill flash fill w/redeye reduction 1st-curtain 2nd-curtain off
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe

Exposure	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-4 to +17 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)	±3 EV (at 1 EV increments)
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value

DXO	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
DxO Low Light ISO		1379
DxO Color Depth		24.8
DxO Dynamic Range		13.9
DxO Overall Score		87

Video	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Movie File Format	MOV MP4
Internal Recording Modes	H.264/MOV/MP4 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.265
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
External Recording Modes	HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
No crop on 4K Videos
Webcam Functionality
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min	15 min for 4K

Terminals	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O	1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Micro	Micro
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz	802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Remote Control	via smartphone	wired or via smartphone

Environmental	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Environmental Sealing

Physical	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Dimensions	135 x 94 x 44 mm (5.31 x 3.7 x 1.73")	120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69")
Weight (inc. batteries)	445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)	287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.1 x 7.3 x 4.6"	6.9 x 6 x 4"
Package Weight	1.9 lb	1.9 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Battery Pack	EN-EL25	BP1130
Battery Life	300 shots	370 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC

Other	Nikon Z fc	Samsung NX500
Self Timer		2 - 30 secs
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)

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