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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and NX mini (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 4 years after the NX mini which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the NX mini with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm GFX 50R NX mini 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018March 2014More modern by 56 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k461kSharper display (+1899k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 NX mini Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm GFX 50R NX mini 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with physical dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the NX mini.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NX mini is 59 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NX mini.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in more detail with its extra 30.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
91
focusing manually
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
70
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
great battery (650 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count excellent (51MP)
not so great battery (400 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
great battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
38
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSamsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Samsung NX mini
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 117 21
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Samsung NX-M
Amount of lenses 12 2
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775g (1.71 pounds) 196g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 650 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $4,499 $530