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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 4 years later than the NX300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up vs the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-A5 NX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2018November 2013Fresher by 51 months
Screen resolution1040k768kCrisper screen (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 NX300 Fujifilm X-A5 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-A5 NX300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has sizing 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-A5 and Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the NX300.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and NX300 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A5 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography advice
Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Sports photography highlights
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery power (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
67
offers focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-A5Samsung NX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Samsung NX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2013-11-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 91 247
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 361 gr (0.80 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $750