Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX5
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
- Launched February 2013
- Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced June 2010
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Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-E1 was announced 2 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E1 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Samsung NX5
| Fujifilm X-E1 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-E1
| NX5 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung NX5
| Fujifilm X-E1 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 features external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the NX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and NX5 is 85 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and NX5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E1 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E1 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-E1 | Samsung NX5 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-02-28 | 2010-06-01 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Pro | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 54 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 350 gr (0.77 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 350 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | W126 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $600 | $499 |