Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was unveiled 3 months later than the Galaxy NX which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores versus the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 features physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Galaxy NX is 87 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Galaxy NX.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.