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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was released 4 years after the NX1100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-E3 NX1100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017April 2013More modern by 54 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 NX1100 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm X-E3 NX1100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with physical measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the NX1100.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NX1100 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-E3 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography highlights
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography advice
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX1100
 Fujifilm X-E3Samsung NX1100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Samsung NX1100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2013-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 325 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 350 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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