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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 9 years after the NX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores vs the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2019June 2010More modern by 113 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k230kSharper display (+2530k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NX5 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX5 
Focus manually More exact focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the NX5.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX5 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX5.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A7 to offer you more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
80
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Sports photography highlights
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
52
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography features
Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
88
good battery (440 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (499g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
81
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
24
features face detection focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX5
 Fujifilm X-A7Samsung NX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Samsung NX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2010-06-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 2,760k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $499