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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 5 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR NX5 
AnnouncedAugust 2015June 2010More recent by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 NX5 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR NX5 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the NX5.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and NX5 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and NX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T1 IR to deliver greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 IR will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
76
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
73
manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
52
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
63
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
low battery pack (350 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
63
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging factors
Samsung NX5 Vlogging factors
33
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
24
supports face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (499g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Samsung NX5
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSamsung NX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Samsung NX5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,299 $499