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Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm A150 versus Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A150 was revealed 5 years before the NX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm A150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A150 grades vs the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm A150 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm A150

 NX300 Fujifilm A150 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 58 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm A150 NX300 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A150 versus Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 compared to the NX300.

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and NX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A150 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX300 will provide greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography advice
Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography details
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Samsung NX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Samsung NX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-04 2013-11-24
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $750