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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Fujifilm X-M1 Galaxy NX 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Galaxy NX Fujifilm X-M1 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Fujifilm X-M1 Galaxy NX 
ReleasedSeptember 2013June 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography info
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery life (440 CIPA)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (495g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
31
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
34
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Fujifilm X-M1Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-17 2013-06-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 495 gr (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 350 photographs 440 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $1,300