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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was manufactured 23 months after the NX mini making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores against the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX mini 
LaunchedJanuary 2016March 2014More modern by 23 months
Display resolution1620k461kSharper display (+1159k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 NX mini Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX mini 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has got outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the NX mini.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX mini is 74 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX mini.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
great battery power (650 CIPA)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
62
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
great battery power (650 shots)
lighter than competition (196g)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography factors
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX mini Vlogging factors
33
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
37
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Samsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Samsung NX mini
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20.5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 21
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX-M
Number of lenses 54 2
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 495g (1.09 pounds) 196g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 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 photos 650 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $1,700 $530