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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX5

Portability
55 Imaging
94 Features
85 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
53

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Samsung NX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 10 years after the NX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Samsung NX5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S NX5 
RevealedJanuary 2021June 2010Newer by 130 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k230kCrisper screen (+2130k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 NX5 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Samsung NX5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S NX5 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with outer measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the NX5.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and NX5 is 55 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and NX5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will render greater detail as a result of its extra 87 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography information
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography information
96
 has manual focus
 MP count high (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 includes face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Street photography with Samsung NX5
74
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proofing
 more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
60
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
90
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
52
 megapixel count good (15MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
67
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count high (102 megapixels)
 more heavy than competitors in class (900 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
63
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 megapixel count good (15MP)
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (499 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography factors
93
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (102MP)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 two card slots
68
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (15MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
34
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (900 grams)
24
 has face detect focus
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic support
 heavier than others (499g)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Samsung NX5
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSamsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Samsung NX5
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Samsung NX
Total lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 460 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots Two One
Retail cost $5,999 $499