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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
86
Imaging
58
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was announced 14 months later than the NX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-A2 NX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2015November 2013More recent by 14 months
Screen resolution920k768kCrisper screen (+152k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 NX300 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-A2 NX300 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has specifications 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 the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the NX300.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and NX300 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and NX300.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX300 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Samsung NX300
76
screen tilts
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)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300 Sports photography factors
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 shots)
low frames per second (5.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
78
great battery power (410 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
66
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300 Vlogging factors
70
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
33
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-A2Samsung NX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Samsung NX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.6 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 331 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical 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 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 410 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $370 $750