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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A2
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was released 8 months later than the NX1100 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores versus the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX1100 
LaunchedNovember 2013April 2013More recent by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 NX1100 Fujifilm X-A1 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX1100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 features outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the NX1100.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX1100 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX1100.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1100 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A1 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography info
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
54
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography information
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography information
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
31
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
34
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX1100
 Fujifilm X-A1Samsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Samsung NX1100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2013-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BC1030
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $600