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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 3 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up versus the Galaxy NX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Galaxy NX 
IntroducedJanuary 2017June 2013More recent by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2360k922kCrisper display (+1438k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Galaxy NX Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Display sizing4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Galaxy NX 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with physical measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the Galaxy NX.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Galaxy NX is 59 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give you greater detail using its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
89
manual focus
MP count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography factors
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
MP count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
MP count high (51 megapixels)
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery life (440 CIPA)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (400 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Fujifilm GFX 50SSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Samsung NX
Available lenses 12 32
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 4.8"
Display resolution 2,360k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lbs) 495 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 images 440 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at release $5,499 $1,300