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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • Updated by Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 5 years after the NX300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up versus the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019November 2013More modern by 71 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2760k768kSharper screen (+1992k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NX300 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the NX300.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX300 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX300.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A7 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography information
Samsung NX300 Sports photography information
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (440 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
67
supports touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-A7Samsung NX300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Samsung NX300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 247
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320g (0.71 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" 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 440 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $700 $750