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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX1

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and NX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was launched 7 years after the NX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores vs the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II NX1 
IntroducedSeptember 2021September 2014More modern by 85 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1036kClearer screen (+1324k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 NX1 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II NX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys outside dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs the NX1.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and NX1 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and NX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
92
manual focus
high megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Street photography with Samsung NX1
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
more heavy than others (900g)
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competition (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography features
Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
81
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
more heavy than others (900g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography features
90
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging details
Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (900 grams)
34
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Samsung NX1
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISamsung NX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Samsung NX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Samsung NX
Available lenses 14 32
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 440 images 500 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $3,999 $1,500