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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX200
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A2 was revealed 4 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-A2 NX100 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2010More recent by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 NX100 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-A2 NX100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Samsung NX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the NX100.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and NX100 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A2 to produce extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Samsung NX100
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
58
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (420 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography info
Samsung NX100 Travel photography info
78
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
66
better than average battery power (420 shots)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (420 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX100 Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
31
built in image stabilization
features face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX100
 Fujifilm X-A2Samsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Samsung NX100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2010-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 410 images 420 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $370 $386