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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX300M, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was manufactured 3 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up against the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX300M 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Display resolution1620k768kSharper display (+852k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 NX300M Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX300M 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers exterior measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX300M is 74 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX300M.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Street photography highlights
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
decent MP (24MP)
bad battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
33
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Samsung NX300M
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2013-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
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 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 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $1,700 $699