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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was released 6 years after the NX1100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX1100 
ReleasedSeptember 2019April 2013More modern by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k921kCrisper screen (+1839k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NX1100 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX1100 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the NX1100.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX1100 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX1100.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-A7 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography features
Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (440 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography features
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography features
88
great battery pack (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
no image stabilization
34
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX1100
 Fujifilm X-A7Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2013-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,760 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet 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
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320g (0.71 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" 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 440 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $600