Clicky

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Samsung NX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 5 months earlier than the NX1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-T1 NX1 
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 NX1 Fujifilm X-T1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-T1 NX1 
IntroducedApril 2014September 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides outside measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the NX1.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and NX1 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and NX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to offer you extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
resolution is great (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Samsung NX1
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
74
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition (550g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
66
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
63
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
bad battery pack (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is great (28MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
lighter than competition (550g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung NX1
 Fujifilm X-T1Samsung NX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Samsung NX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
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 -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1900
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,300 $1,500