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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released June 2009
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was launched 4 years prior to the NX300M which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores against the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm Z300 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm Z300

 NX300M Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2009Newer by 43 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kCrisper display (+538k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm Z300 NX300M 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the NX300M.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and NX300M is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography advice
Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
Samsung NX300M Travel photography information
54
provides touch focus
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography details
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300M Vlogging information
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Samsung NX300M
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-06-12 2013-01-03
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 331g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $699