Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-A1

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-A1

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A2
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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
25 mm vs 39 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
922k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 5.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$600 vs $1400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-A1

Fujifilm X-E1

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$1299
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony NEX-3N

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony NEX-5T

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$299
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-A1

Fujifilm X-E2S

$450
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Wider angle kit lens

$1250
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

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Fujifilm X-A1

Leica CL

$450
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

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