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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was released 23 months earlier than the NX3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores vs the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NX3000 
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 NX3000 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
RevealedMay 2014June 2012More recent by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NX3000 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides exterior 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 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).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the NX3000.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NX3000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX3000 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
78
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Street photography highlights
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography features
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography features
45
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging highlights
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
34
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (230g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Samsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Samsung NX3000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2014-05-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro -
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,169 $897