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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was brought out 2 months later than the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-E1 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-E1

 NX300M Fujifilm X-E1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"2.8"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution768k460kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-E1 NX300M 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Samsung NX300M in the new Camera with 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 use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and NX300M is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and NX300M.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX300M to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography information
Samsung NX300M Street photography information
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
48
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography features
Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
66
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
32
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-E1Samsung NX300M
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-28 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.8" 3.3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $699