• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Samsung NX1000

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Fast startup
    ~1.30 vs 1.7 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Less shutter lag
    0.37 vs 0.60 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    18 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung NX1000 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.2 fps vs 5.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.

  • Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.

  • Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX10

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Samsung NX10
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX10

Samsung NX1000
Samsung NX10
  • $413
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX10

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Sony NEX-6
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX1000
Sony NEX-6
  • $413
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Sony NEX-3N
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Fast startup
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1000
Sony NEX-3N
  • $413
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Higher-res screen
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Samsung NX1100
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX1000
Samsung NX1100
  • $413
  • APS-C
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Samsung NX1000
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
  • $413
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

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