Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300M
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
- Announced September 2017
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
- New Model is Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced January 2013
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 4 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores versus the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Samsung NX300M
Fujifilm X-E3 | NX300M | |||
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Announced | September 2017 | January 2013 | More recent by 57 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 768k | Crisper display (+272k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-E3
NX300M | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX300M
Fujifilm X-E3 | NX300M | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the NX300M.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NX300M is 85 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NX300M.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-E3 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm X-E3 | Samsung NX300M |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-09-07 | 2013-01-03 |
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 dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 54 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
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 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lb) | 331 gr (0.73 lb) |
Physical 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 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 images | 330 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $700 | $699 |