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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX200
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was revealed 5 years after the NX100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores vs the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2010Newer by 65 months
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 NX100 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the NX100.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX100 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX100.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-E2S to provide more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography information
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography details
Samsung NX100 Street photography details
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
70
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
72
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
better than average battery life (420 shots)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (420 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
35
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
31
has image stabilization
features face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX100
 Fujifilm X-E2SSamsung NX100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Samsung NX100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 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 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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
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 350 grams (0.77 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
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 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 shots 420 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $599 $386