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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 3 years after the NX3000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores against the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-E3 NX3000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017May 2014Newer by 40 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 NX3000 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-E3 NX3000 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys physical measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the NX3000.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NX3000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NX3000.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-E3 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Street photography factors
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (230 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography info
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
57
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
77
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (230 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging information
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging information
37
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (230 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm X-E3Samsung NX3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Samsung NX3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2014-05-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
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 area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 370 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $700 $897