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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was unveiled 6 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up against the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX100 
LaunchedAugust 2016September 2010More recent by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 NX100 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the NX100.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX100 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX100.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A3 to deliver greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
73
manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
Samsung NX100 Street photography factors
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (420 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
66
good battery (420 CIPA)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
75
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (420 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
31
has image stabilization
offers face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX100
 Fujifilm X-A3Samsung NX100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Samsung NX100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2010-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
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 photos 420 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $480 $386