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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was brought out 6 months prior to the NX mini which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades vs the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-M1 NX mini 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

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

 NX mini Fujifilm X-M1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-M1 NX mini 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013March 2014Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the NX mini.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX mini is 87 and 93 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-M1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will give you greater detail having its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography factors
Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography features
Samsung NX mini Sports photography features
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
great battery power (650 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
76
great battery power (650 shots)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX mini Vlogging factors
31
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
38
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition in class (196g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm X-M1Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Samsung NX mini
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-17 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX-M
Available lenses 54 2
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 196g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images 650 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 B740
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $530