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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
86
Imaging
58
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A3
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was unveiled 20 months after the Galaxy NX which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores versus the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Fujifilm X-A2 Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2013More modern by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Galaxy NX Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Fujifilm X-A2 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the Galaxy NX.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Galaxy NX is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A2 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography info
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
57
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (440 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography factors
78
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
68
great battery (440 per charge)
supports touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (495g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
70
display is selfie friendly
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
34
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Fujifilm X-A2Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2013-06-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.6 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 440 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $1,300