Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung NX100 has external dimensions of 120 x 71 x 35 mm (4.72 x 2.8 x 1.38″) and weighs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X-T1 has external dimensions of 129 x 90 x 47 mm (5.08 x 3.54 x 1.84″) and weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1. Samsung NX100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Fujifilm X-T1.
![Samsung NX100 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View]()
Comparison image of Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1.
![Samsung NX100 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View]()
Top View Comparison image of Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung NX100 is significantly lighter (158g ) than the Fujifilm X-T1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1 have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.
Weight Comparison
Mirrorless Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Mirrorless Cameras
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather sealed body of X-T1, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to NX100.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
On the other hand, Fujifilm X-T1 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Samsung NX100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X-T1.
Samsung NX100 has a 15.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DRIMe Engine processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm X-T1 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.
Below you can see the NX100 and X-T1 sensor size comparison.
![Samsung NX100 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Size Comparison]()
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1 Cameras
Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Fujifilm X-T1 has an advantage over Samsung NX100 There are 56 lenses for Fujifilm X-T1's Fujifilm X mount, on the other hand there are only 32 lenses for Samsung NX100's Samsung NX lens mount.
Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Samsung NX100 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization (IS) which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, Fujifilm X-T1 doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 13 lenses for Fujifilm X mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.
| Lens Type |
# of Samsung NX100 Lenses |
# of Fujifilm X-T1 Lenses |
| Standard Zoom |
4 |
6 |
| Standard Prime |
5 |
14 |
| Wideangle Zoom |
1 |
3 |
| Wideangle Prime |
11 |
17 |
| Telephoto Zoom |
2 |
5 |
| Telephoto Prime |
3 |
5 |
| SuperZoom |
1 |
1 |
| Wideangle Fisheye Prime |
4 |
1 |
| Macro Prime |
1 |
2 |
| Perspective Control Prime |
n/a |
2 |
| Telephoto Mirror Prime |
n/a |
n/a |
| TOTAL |
32 |
56 |
In this section, we rank and compare Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
Samsung NX100 for Portrait Photography
Fujifilm X-T1 for Portrait Photography
Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Samsung NX100 for Street Photography
Fujifilm X-T1 for Street Photography
Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Samsung NX100 for Sports Photography
Fujifilm X-T1 for Sports Photography
Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
15 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Unknown Focus Points
Read the details
Samsung NX100 for Daily Photography
Fujifilm X-T1 for Daily Photography
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
440g
Body Thickness 47mm
Read the details
Samsung NX100 for Landscape Photography
Fujifilm X-T1 for Landscape Photography
Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Read the details
You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how Samsung NX100 and Fujifilm X-T1 scores compare:
Samsung NX100
Ranked
#100 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked
#425 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X-T1
Ranked
#65 out of 86 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked
#173 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X-T1 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung NX100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Samsung NX100. Otherwise, Fujifilm X-T1 is the better camera overall.
| General |
Samsung NX100 |
Fujifilm X-T1 |
| Brand |
Samsung |
Fujifilm |
| Announced |
2010-09-14 |
2014-04-14 |
| Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor |
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| Type |
CMOS |
CMOS X-TRANS II |
| Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Dimensions |
23.4 x 15.6 mm |
23.6 x 15.6 mm |
| Area |
365.04mm2 |
368.16mm2 |
| Megapixels |
15 megapixels |
16 megapixels |
| Max Resolution |
4592 x 3056 |
4896 x 3264 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity |
6,400 ISO |
6,400 ISO |
| Max Boosted Light Sensitivity |
- |
51200 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity |
100 ISO |
200 ISO |
| Min Boosted Light Sensitivity |
- |
100 ISO |
| RAW Support |
|
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Autofocus |
|
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| AF Touch |
|
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| AF Continuous |
|
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| AF Single |
|
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| AF Tracking |
|
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| AF Selective |
|
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| AF Center |
|
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| AF Multi Area |
|
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| AF Live View |
|
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| AF Face Detection |
|
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| AF Contrast Detection |
|
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| AF Phase Detection |
|
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| Number of Focus Points |
15 |
n/a |
Lens |
|
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| Manual Focus |
|
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| Lens Mount |
Samsung NX |
Fujifilm X |
| Number of Available Lenses |
32 |
56 |
Screen |
|
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Tilting |
| Size |
3" |
3" |
| Resolution |
614k dots |
1,040k dots |
| Touch Screen |
|
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Viewfinder |
|
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| Viewfinder |
Electronic (optional) |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
n/a |
0.77x |
Photography Features |
|
|
| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/4000s |
1/4000s |
| Max Electronic Shutter |
n/a |
1/32000s |
| Shutter Priority |
|
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| Aperture Priority |
|
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
|
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| Custom White Balance |
|
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| Image Stabilization |
Digital only |
No |
| Built-in Flash |
|
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
8.00 m (ISO100) |
| Max Flash Sync |
1/180s |
1/180s |
| External Flash |
|
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| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
8.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
|
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| Average |
|
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| Spot |
|
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| Partial |
|
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| AF-Area |
|
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| Center Weighted |
|
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
|
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Video Features |
|
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
H.264 |
H.264 |
| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
|
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Connectivity |
|
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| Wireless Connectivity |
None |
Built-In |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
|
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| Weight |
282g |
440g |
| Dimensions |
120 x 71 x 35mm |
129 x 90 x 47mm |
| Battery Life |
420 shots |
350 shots |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
|
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| GPS |
Optional |
Optional |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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| DxO Overall Score |
62 |
not tested |
| DxO Color Depth |
22.6 |
not tested |
| DxO Dynamic Range |
10.7 |
not tested |
| DxO Low Light ISO |
563 |
not tested |
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