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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Released September 2013
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 18 months after the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Samsung NX1000

 Fujifilm X-M1 NX1000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013April 2012More modern by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 NX1000 Fujifilm X-M1 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung NX1000

 Fujifilm X-M1 NX1000 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the NX1000.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX1000 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX1000.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1000 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-M1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography features
53
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography factors
66
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
31
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
34
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung NX1000
 Fujifilm X-M1Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Samsung NX1000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2012-04-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 megapixels 20 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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BC1030
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $388