Fujifilm X100 vs Samsung NX210

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Fujifilm X100 vs Samsung NX210

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APS-C 372.9mm²
12.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X100.

APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX210 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX210.

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Differences

Fujifilm X100 advantages over Samsung NX210

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.50 vs 4.33 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
X100 test data on DxO Mark NX210 test data on DxO Mark

1,001 vs 719 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

Samsung NX210 advantages over Fujifilm X100

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
36 mm vs 53 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Lighter weight
222g vs 451g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
614k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 4.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality; Dazzling Hybrid Viewfinder; Traditional mechanical controls; Mostly excellent optical performance.
Quirky interface; Manual dials turn easily; Manual focus is too difficult to use; Dramatic lens flare, especially at night.
Read our Fujifilm X100 Review

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100S

$1200
APS-C

Shoots 24p video

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100S

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X100S

$407
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Thinner

$1099
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Fujifilm X100

Samsung NX2000

$1200
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100T

$1200
APS-C

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100T

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X100T

$407
APS-C

Thinner
Lighter weight

$1299
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Fujifilm X100

Samsung NX3300

$1200
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

$407
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100F

$1200
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100F

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X100F

$407
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$899
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X100F

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