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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 2 years after the NX mini which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores against the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX mini 
LaunchedAugust 2016March 2014Newer by 30 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm X-A3

 NX mini Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX mini 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the NX mini.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX mini is 86 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX mini.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will deliver greater detail having its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A3 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
64
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (410 shots)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
87
good battery (410 shots)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
76
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
38
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm X-A3Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Samsung NX mini
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20.5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 21
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX-M
Total lenses 54 2
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 gr (0.75 pounds) 196 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 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 shots 650 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $480 $530