Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX5

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was released 6 years after the NX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A10 scores versus the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 against the NX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and NX5 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-A10 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A10 will have an advantage in sensor tech.