Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX300M

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 13 months later than the NX300M making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 features outer dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and NX300M is 60 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and NX300M.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.