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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Samsung NX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 5 months after the NX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores versus the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-A2 NX1 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 NX1 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution1036k920kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-A2 NX1 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2014Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the NX1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and NX1 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and NX1.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX1 to render extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography highlights
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
80
manual focus
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than average (550 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
58
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography details
Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
78
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
74
lighter than average (550 grams)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
high megapixels (28MP)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging details
Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
34
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than average (550g)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX1
 Fujifilm X-A2Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Samsung NX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-14 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.6 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 410 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $370 $1,500