Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Launched August 2000
- Refreshed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX210
- Later Model is Samsung NX500

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Samsung NX300, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and NX300 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was manufactured 14 years prior to the NX300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro matches up versus the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro & Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Samsung NX300
Fujifilm S1 Pro | NX300 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
NX300 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | August 2000 | Newer by 161 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1.3") |
Display resolution | 768k | ![]() | 200k | Sharper display (+568k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung NX300
Fujifilm S1 Pro | NX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro features exterior dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs the NX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and NX300 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and NX300.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX300 to offer more detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Samsung NX300 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2000-08-08 | 2013-11-24 |
Body design | Large SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 320 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 309 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 200 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 90% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/125s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 820 gr (1.81 lb) | 331 gr (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $2,000 | $750 |