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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2
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
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was brought out 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores versus the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-E1 NX100 
LaunchedFebruary 2013September 2010More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 NX100 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-E1 NX100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the NX100.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and NX100 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and NX100.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-E1 to give you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography features
Samsung NX100 Street photography features
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
49
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
66
great battery pack (420 shots)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
31
has image stabilization
provides face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung NX100
 Fujifilm X-E1Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Samsung NX100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-28 2010-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 350g (0.77 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 420 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $386