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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210 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 NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 16 months after the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung NX210

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX210 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2012Newer by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 NX210 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX210

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX210 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with 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 NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the NX210.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX210 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX210 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography info
Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography features
Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
31
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
34
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX210
 Fujifilm X-A1Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Samsung NX210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2012-08-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
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. 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 350 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BC1030
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $625