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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was revealed 2 years later than the NX1100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the NX1100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX1100 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2013Fresher by 34 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 NX1100 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX1100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the NX1100.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX1100 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX1100.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX1100 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography features
Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography features
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
72
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
35
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX1100
 Fujifilm X-E2SSamsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2013-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
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 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
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) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 350 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 $600