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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was unveiled 9 years after the NX100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores against the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX100 
LaunchedSeptember 2019September 2010More modern by 110 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k614kClearer screen (+2146k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NX100 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides external measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the NX100.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX100 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX100.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A7 to provide extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography features
Samsung NX100 Street photography features
80
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography information
Samsung NX100 Sports photography information
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (420 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
88
good battery power (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
66
good battery power (420 CIPA)
MP count decent (15MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (420 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Samsung NX100
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
does not have image stabilization
31
has image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX100
 Fujifilm X-A7Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Samsung NX100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2010-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,760k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" 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 440 shots 420 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $700 $386