Clicky

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Launched September 2013
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Fujifilm X-M1 was unveiled 3 years after the NX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades against the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-M1 NX5 
ReleasedSeptember 2013June 2010Newer by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 NX5 Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-M1 NX5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 features external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus the NX5.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX5 is 87 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX5.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-M1 to produce extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-M1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Samsung NX5
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
31
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
24
features face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung NX5
 Fujifilm X-M1Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Samsung NX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-17 2010-06-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 11.00 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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. 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
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 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $499