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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was announced 3 years after the NX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores against the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung NX10

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX10 
AnnouncedNovember 2013April 2010Newer by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 NX10 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX10

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the NX10.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX10 is 87 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A1 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography features
Samsung NX10 Street photography features
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX10 Sports photography factors
54
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
52
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography details
Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
66
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery (400 shots)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (499 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX10 Vlogging advice
31
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
24
has face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (499 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX10
 Fujifilm X-A1Samsung NX10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Samsung NX10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2010-04-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 350 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
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