Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini
86 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75


93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
57
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Samsung NX mini
Fujifilm X-A7 | NX mini | |||
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Released | September 2019 | ![]() | March 2014 | More recent by 67 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2760k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+2299k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm X-A7
NX mini | Fujifilm X-A7 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX mini
Fujifilm X-A7 | NX mini | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Fujifilm X-A7 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |