Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX1000

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Samsung NX1000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and NX1000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 6 years after the NX1000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with external 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) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Samsung NX1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the NX1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NX1000 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NX1000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer greater detail with its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit in sensor technology.