Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was released 3 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores against the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the NX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX100 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-M1 to render more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-M1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.