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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 11 months later than the NX mini and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up vs the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-A2 NX mini 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015March 2014More recent by 11 months
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 NX mini Fujifilm X-A2 
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-A2 NX mini 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the NX mini.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and NX mini is 86 and 93 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and NX mini.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will result in extra detail using its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography advice
Samsung NX mini Street photography advice
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
58
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 shots)
max frames per second low (5.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
great battery life (650 CIPA)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
78
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
76
great battery life (650 per charge)
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (650 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
70
selfie friendly screen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
38
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm X-A2Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Samsung NX mini
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
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 alias 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
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX-M
Number of lenses 54 2
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.6 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 196 gr (0.43 lb)
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 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 650 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $370 $530