Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX5

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Samsung NX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and NX5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was announced 9 years after the NX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores versus the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 provides exterior measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the NX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and NX5 is 52 and 80 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and NX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer you more detail with its extra 87 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.