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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched September 2013
Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-M1 was released 9 months later than the NX300M so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores vs the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-M1 NX300M 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2013More recent by 9 months
Screen resolution920k768kSharper screen (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-M1

 NX300M Fujifilm X-M1 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-M1 NX300M 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX300M is 87 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX300M.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX300M to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-M1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
54
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
66
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
has focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
31
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-M1Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-17 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $699