Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung NX11

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP150 and Samsung NX11, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was released 13 months after the NX11 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores versus the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 & Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP150 and Samsung NX11 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the NX11.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and NX11.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP150 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP150 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.