Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX5

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and NX5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was launched 6 years after the NX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S features external dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and NX5 is 59 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and NX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S will have an advantage in sensor innovation.