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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Renewed by Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was released 3 years after the NX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-E3 NX300 
ReleasedSeptember 2017November 2013Newer by 47 months
Screen resolution1040k768kCrisper screen (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 NX300 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-E3 NX300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers outer dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the NX300.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NX300 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NX300.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-E3 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Samsung NX300
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography features
Samsung NX300 Travel photography features
77
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-E3Samsung NX300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Samsung NX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-09-07 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 247
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 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 337 gr (0.74 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $750