Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung NX5

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 2 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the NX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and NX5 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and NX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm SL1000 will resolve greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.