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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released May 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was brought out 4 years later than the NX300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores versus the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-T100 NX300 
AnnouncedMay 2018November 2013More recent by 55 months
Display resolution1040k768kCrisper display (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 NX300 Fujifilm X-T100 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-T100 NX300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 features outside measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the NX300.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and NX300 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and NX300.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T100 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography info
Samsung NX300 Street photography info
72
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (448 grams)
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Sports photography with Samsung NX300
71
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (430 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Travel photography highlights
73
good battery power (430 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average (448 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
66
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T100
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
34
touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (448 grams)
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-T100Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Samsung NX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-05-24 2013-11-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 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 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 91 247
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 gr (0.99 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 430 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $499 $750