Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX11

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and NX11 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 7 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A5 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the NX11.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and NX11 is 86 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NX11.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A5 to give you extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.