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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Samsung NX300
(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 November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 4 months after the NX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX300 
Display resolution1040k768kCrisper display (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 NX300 Fujifilm X-E2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX300 
AnnouncedMarch 2014November 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the NX300.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX300 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX300.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX300 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
Samsung NX300 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300 Sports photography factors
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
supports focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging info
Samsung NX300 Vlogging info
34
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-E2Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Samsung NX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $450 $750