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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was revealed 17 months earlier than the NX300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up versus the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NX300 
Display resolution1230k768kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 NX300 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
ReleasedNovember 2013June 2012Fresher by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NX300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 enjoys outer measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the NX300.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NX300 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography factors
Samsung NX300 Street photography factors
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography details
Samsung NX300 Sports photography details
45
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300 Travel photography details
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (300 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
67
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
33
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Samsung NX300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Samsung NX300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-06-28 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 450 gr (0.99 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life 300 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,169 $750