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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
70
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2016
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was manufactured 2 years later than the NX mini and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-A10 NX mini 
ReleasedDecember 2016March 2014Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm X-A10

 NX mini Fujifilm X-A10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-A10 NX mini 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A10 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 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") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and the NX mini.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and NX mini is 86 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A10 and NX mini.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail due to its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
69
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
70
manual focus
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (410 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
great battery life (650 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
86
good battery (410 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
75
great battery life (650 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
offers focus by touch
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography advice
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
features face detection focusing
high res video (None1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
37
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm X-A10Samsung NX mini
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Samsung NX mini
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-12-01 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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 25600
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX-M
Total lenses 54 2
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 196 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 photographs 650 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $530