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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was launched 20 months after the NX3000 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up versus the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX3000 
RevealedJanuary 2016May 2014Newer by 20 months
Display resolution1620k461kCrisper display (+1159k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 NX3000 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX3000 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the NX3000.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX3000 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography details
Samsung NX3000 Street photography details
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (230 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
57
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
63
weather proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery life (350 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (230g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
33
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
34
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (230 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Samsung NX3000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Samsung NX3000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2014-05-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
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 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 370 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Two One
Retail pricing $1,700 $897