Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX3000

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was introduced 5 months earlier than the NX3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades against the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the NX3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX3000 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX3000.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX3000 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.