Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung NX mini

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and NX mini (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced 3 years before the NX mini and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z1000EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the NX mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the NX mini.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and NX mini.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will produce more detail with its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.