Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX300

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 2 months after the NX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 features outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the NX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and NX300 is 60 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and NX300.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.