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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was unveiled 5 years later than the NX mini and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores versus the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX mini 
ReleasedSeptember 2019March 2014More recent by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k461kCrisper display (+2299k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NX mini Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX mini 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the NX mini.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX mini is 86 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX mini.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
80
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery pack (650 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
88
good battery pack (440 shots)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
76
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography highlights
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
38
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition (196g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm X-A7Samsung NX mini
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Samsung NX mini
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 21
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX-M
Amount of lenses 54 2
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,760 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320g (0.71 lbs) 196g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" 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 440 photographs 650 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $700 $530