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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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-E4 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was revealed 6 years after the NX mini which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades against the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-E4 NX mini 
ReleasedJanuary 2021March 2014More modern by 84 months
Screen resolution1620k461kSharper screen (+1159k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm X-E4

 NX mini Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-E4 NX mini 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the NX mini.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and NX mini is 86 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and NX mini.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 5.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
83
manual focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
88
great battery power (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count excellent (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
75
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging details
Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
82
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
no image stabilization
37
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm X-E4Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Samsung NX mini
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2014-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX-M
Available lenses 58 2
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lb) 196 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 images 650 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $849 $530