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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2016
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was brought out 2 years later than the NX3000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades versus the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-A10 NX3000 
RevealedDecember 2016May 2014More recent by 31 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 NX3000 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-A10 NX3000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 compared to the NX3000.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and NX3000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and NX3000.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX3000 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
69
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
78
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography information
Samsung NX3000 Street photography information
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography information
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography information
61
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
86
good battery (410 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
68
lighter than average in class (230g)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
good battery (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A10
Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
62
display is selfie friendly
features face detect focus
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone socket
34
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (230g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm X-A10Samsung NX3000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Samsung NX3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-12-01 2014-05-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 images 370 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $897