Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was announced 3 months prior to the Galaxy NX which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the Galaxy NX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Galaxy NX is 85 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.