Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX100

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was manufactured 16 months later than the NX100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the NX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and NX100 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ100 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will show more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 will have an edge in sensor technology.