Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX5
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
- Launched October 2020
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-S20
(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
- Announced June 2010

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-S10 was manufactured 10 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up versus the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S10 and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Samsung NX5
Fujifilm X-S10 | NX5 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 127 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-S10
NX5 | Fujifilm X-S10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Samsung NX5
Fujifilm X-S10 | NX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 enjoys external measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and NX5 is 73 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and NX5.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-S10 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S10 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm X-S10 | Samsung NX5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-10-15 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 54 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 465g (1.03 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") | 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 | 325 pictures | 400 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $999 | $499 |