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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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-E2S vs Samsung NX300M Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was launched 3 years after the NX300M which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX300M 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution1040k768kCrisper screen (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 NX300M Fujifilm X-E2S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX300M 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX300M is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX300M to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
70
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
72
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
67
supports touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
35
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-E2SSamsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2013-01-03
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 77 247
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 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 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 350 gr (0.77 lb) 331 gr (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
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $699