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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 4 years later than the NX1000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades against the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Samsung NX1000

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX1000 
AnnouncedAugust 2016April 2012Fresher by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 NX1000 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX1000

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX1000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the NX1000.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX1000 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX1000.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A3 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A3 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lack of image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography advice
88
great battery pack (410 shots)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
34
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX1000
 Fujifilm X-A3Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Samsung NX1000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2012-04-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 77 15
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 410 images 320 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $480 $388