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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
61
Overall
58
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Samsung NX11
(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
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 2 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung NX11

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX11 
RevealedNovember 2013December 2010More recent by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 NX11 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX11

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX11 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 has external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has proportions 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 and Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the NX11.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX11 is 87 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX11.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A1 to render more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography details
Samsung NX11 Street photography details
76
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Sports photography highlights
53
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
66
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (499g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
31
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
24
features face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX11
 Fujifilm X-A1Samsung NX11
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Samsung NX11
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2010-12-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 11.00 m
Flash options 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 synchronize 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 format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 350 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $626