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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released December 2016
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was released 3 years after the NX300M which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up vs the NX300M with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-A10 NX300M 
ReleasedDecember 2016January 2013Newer by 48 months
Screen resolution1040k768kCrisper screen (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-A10

 NX300M Fujifilm X-A10 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-A10 NX300M 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A10 features outside measurements 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 NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 versus the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and NX300M is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A10 and NX300M.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX300M to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A10 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography advice
69
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
61
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
86
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
67
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography advice
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 shots)
no image stabilization
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
62
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detect autofocus
no image stabilization
video resolution low (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
33
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-A10Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Samsung NX300M
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-12-01 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $699