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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was brought out 10 months later than the Galaxy NX which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores vs the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Fujifilm X-T1 Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedApril 2014June 2013More recent by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Galaxy NX Fujifilm X-T1 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Fujifilm X-T1 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the Galaxy NX.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Galaxy NX is 79 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
67
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
good battery life (440 CIPA)
offers touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
33
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
34
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Fujifilm X-T1Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-14 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD (RGBW) HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) -
Flash modes Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,300 $1,300