Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 4 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades against the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E3 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with external measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the Galaxy NX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Galaxy NX is 85 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Galaxy NX.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-E3 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.