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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX300
(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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was introduced 2 years later than the NX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX300 
RevealedAugust 2016November 2013More recent by 34 months
Display resolution1040k768kClearer display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 NX300 Fujifilm X-A3 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX300 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has measurements 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-A3 and Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the NX300.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX300 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX300.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A3 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography info
Samsung NX300 Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300 Sports photography factors
64
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery (410 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Samsung NX300
87
great battery (410 per charge)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
66
features touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300 Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-A3Samsung NX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Samsung NX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2013-11-24
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 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
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 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 247
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 gr (0.75 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $480 $750