Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SH100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SH100 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 21 months after the SH100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the SH100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and SH100 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and SH100.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung SH100 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.