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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 22 months after the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores vs the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-A2 NX1100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015April 2013Newer by 22 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 NX1100 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-A2 NX1100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the NX1100.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and NX1100 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and NX1100.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX1100 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Street photography advice
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
58
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
78
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging features
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
70
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
34
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX1100
 Fujifilm X-A2Samsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2013-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.6 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 320 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $370 $600