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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Samsung NX5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 3 years after the NX5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up vs the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-T1 NX5 
LaunchedApril 2014June 2010Newer by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 NX5 Fujifilm X-T1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-T1 NX5 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus the NX5.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and NX5 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and NX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T1 to offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
66
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
low battery life (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (499 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
33
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
24
has face detection focusing
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (499g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung NX5
 Fujifilm X-T1Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Samsung NX5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) 11.00 m
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical 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 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,300 $499