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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the T300 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The T300 was launched 3 years prior to the NX mini which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the T300 scores vs the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Samsung NX mini

 T300 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the FujiFilm T300

 NX mini T300 
IntroducedMarch 2014July 2011More modern by 32 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung NX mini

 T300 NX mini 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the T300 compared to the NX mini.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and NX mini is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and NX mini.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T300 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged T300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
good battery life (650 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
75
good battery life (650 shots)
lighter than others in class (196g)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
36
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
good battery life (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Samsung NX mini
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Samsung NX mini
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Samsung NX mini
Also called FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-07-19 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 196 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 650 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $530