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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
86
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 3 years after the NX300M which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX300M 
ReleasedAugust 2016January 2013Newer by 45 months
Display resolution1040k768kClearer display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-A3

 NX300M Fujifilm X-A3 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX300M 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX300M is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX300M.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A3 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
64
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
87
good battery pack (410 per charge)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
66
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-A3Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Samsung NX300M
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II DRIMe IV
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 77 247
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
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 All around 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 style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $480 $699