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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
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
  • Launched March 2014
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 3 months before the NX mini and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX mini 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm X-A1

 NX mini Fujifilm X-A1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX mini 
LaunchedNovember 2013March 2014Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the NX mini.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX mini is 87 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will result in extra detail because of its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography features
Samsung NX mini Street photography features
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (196g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
54
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
good battery pack (650 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography info
Samsung NX mini Travel photography info
66
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
76
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (196g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
31
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
38
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm X-A1Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Samsung NX mini
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20.5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX-M
Amount of lenses 54 2
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 196 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 350 photographs 650 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 B740
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $329 $530