Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX5
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Introduced January 2014
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced June 2010
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm S1 was introduced 3 years after the NX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung NX5
| Fujifilm S1 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm S1
| NX5 | Fujifilm S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung NX5
| Fujifilm S1 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the NX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and NX5 is 60 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and NX5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm S1 will offer extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Samsung NX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2010-06-01 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680g (1.50 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 400 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-85 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $400 | $499 |