Reasons to choose FinePix X100
Released in 2010, FinePix X100 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 12.3 MP effective resolution, and a 445 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix X100
vs Samsung NX210
VS
Sensor area
373 mm²
FinePix X100369 mm²
NX210- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.1%
The FinePix X100 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix X100MetricNX210
12.3 MPEffective pixels20.3 MP
23.6 × 15.8Sensor23.5 × 15.7
5.51 µmPixel pitch4.26 µm
30.32 µm²Pixel area18.17 µm²
3.3 MP/cm²Pixel density5.5 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.53
1,280 × 720Maximum video—
445 gWeight222 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NP-95 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion BC1030 battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix X100 has the larger sensor area. The NX210 has the lighter body. The NX210 has the higher effective resolution. The NX210 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose NX210
Released in 2012, NX210 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 20.3 MP effective resolution, and a 222 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.