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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
Samsung NX300M
(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 January 2013
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 12 months after the NX300M which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX300M 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 12 months
Display resolution920k768kSharper display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-A1

 NX300M 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 NX300M

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX300M 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX300M is 87 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX300M.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX300M to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Sports photography highlights
54
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
66
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
66
supports touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
31
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
33
touch screen
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-A1Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2013-01-03
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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 331 grams (0.73 lb)
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 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 350 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $699