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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was unveiled 6 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up against the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX300M 
LaunchedSeptember 2019January 2013More recent by 82 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2760k768kClearer screen (+1992k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NX300M Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX300M 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A7 vs 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 depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX300M is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX300M.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A7 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography details
Samsung NX300M Street photography details
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography info
Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (440 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
Samsung NX300M Travel photography information
88
good battery life (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
67
has touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 shots)
no image stabilization
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-A7Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Samsung NX300M
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-11 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 247
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5" 3.3"
Resolution of display 2,760k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure 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
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 grams (0.71 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
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 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 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $699