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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 was announced 8 months prior to the NX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm S1 NX1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Fujifilm S1

 NX1 Fujifilm S1 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2014Newer by 8 months
Display resolution1036k920kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm S1 NX1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 provides outer dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the NX1.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and NX1 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and NX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will offer extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
56
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
80
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than others (550 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1 Sports photography factors
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1 Travel photography factors
63
great battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others (550g)
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing megapixels (28MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
34
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
lighter than others (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung NX1
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung NX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 350 photos 500 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $1,500