Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Launched November 2013
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A2
(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
- Announced November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Later Model is Samsung NX500
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm X-A1 was introduced very close to the NX300 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades vs the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung NX300
Fujifilm X-A1 | NX300 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 768k | Clearer display (+152k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-A1
NX300 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX300
Fujifilm X-A1 | NX300 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | November 2013 | Same age | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 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).
Check out the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the NX300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX300 is 87 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX300.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX300 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A1 | Samsung NX300 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2013-11-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 54 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 768k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330 grams (0.73 pounds) | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 330 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $329 | $750 |