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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
73
Overall
63
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
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
  • Renewed by Samsung NX200
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 3 years after the NX100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX100 
LaunchedMarch 2014September 2010Newer by 43 months
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 NX100 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 features outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the NX100.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX100 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-E2 to produce greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (420 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
72
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
great battery power (420 CIPA)
good MP (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (420 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX100 Vlogging factors
34
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
31
built in image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX100
 Fujifilm X-E2Samsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Samsung NX100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-05 2010-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 images 420 images
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $386