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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(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
Samsung NX300
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX300 
Display resolution920k768kClearer display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 NX300 Fujifilm X-A1 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX300 
AnnouncedNovember 2013November 2013Same age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography info
Samsung NX300 Street photography info
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
boasts focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography info
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
31
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-A1Samsung NX300
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