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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was unveiled 2 years after the NX300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up against the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2013More modern by 27 months
Screen resolution1620k768kCrisper screen (+852k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 NX300 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the NX300.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX300 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX300.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography advice
Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography details
Samsung NX300 Sports photography details
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
33
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Samsung NX300
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Retail pricing $1,700 $750