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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 5 years after the NX3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX3000 
LaunchedSeptember 2019May 2014Newer by 65 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k461kSharper screen (+2299k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NX3000 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX3000 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the NX3000.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX3000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX3000.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A7 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
78
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Street photography highlights
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (230g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography info
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
57
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (230g)
good MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging info
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging info
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
34
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (230g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm X-A7Samsung NX3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Samsung NX3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2014-05-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,760k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 440 images 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $700 $897