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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 15 months after the NX300M which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades against the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX300M 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2013More modern by 15 months
Screen resolution1040k768kSharper screen (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-E2

 NX300M Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX300M 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX300M is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX300M.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX300M to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
69
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography info
Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
72
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
34
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-E2Samsung NX300M
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface 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
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 330 pictures
Style 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 One One
Pricing at release $450 $699