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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Samsung NX300M, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was brought out 6 months prior to the NX300M which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores vs the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NX300M 
Screen resolution1230k768kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 NX300M Fujifilm X-Pro1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NX300M 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides external dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NX300M is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NX300M.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX300M to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography factors
Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography details
Samsung NX300M Sports photography details
45
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
53
good megapixels (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (300 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
33
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Samsung NX300M
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2013-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 247
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450g (0.99 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
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 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 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,169 $699