Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX300

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Samsung NX300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and NX300 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 4 years after the NX300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features outer measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the NX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NX300 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NX300.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in greater detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.