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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 4 years after the NX1100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores vs the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-A5 NX1100 
RevealedJanuary 2018April 2013Newer by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 NX1100 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-A5 NX1100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX1100 in our newest 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 have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the NX1100.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and NX1100 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NX1100.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A5 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography info
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography info
88
great battery power (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging features
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
34
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX1100
 Fujifilm X-A5Samsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Samsung NX1100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2013-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 91 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 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
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 450 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $600