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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Samsung NX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was unveiled 4 years after the NX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades versus the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-T3 NX1 
IntroducedSeptember 2018September 2014More modern by 49 months
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 NX1 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-T3 NX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 compared to the NX1.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and NX1 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and NX1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T3 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
82
focusing manually
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
high MP (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Sports photography with Samsung NX1
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
high MP (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
high MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging information
Samsung NX1 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Samsung NX1
 Fujifilm X-T3Samsung NX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Samsung NX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-06 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 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 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 grams (1.19 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 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 390 pictures 500 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots 2 1
Retail price $1,500 $1,500