Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX3000

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review.
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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX3000 Review.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Succeeded by the Samsung NX3300
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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
308k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Bigger JPEG buffer
18 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
11 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.
Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX3000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Samsung NX3000 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX10

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX10

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX10

Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX10

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$700
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX10

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

$999
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

$549
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX3000

Sony NEX-6

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-M1

$999
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Canon EOS M3

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$999
APS-C

$1049
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$1049
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

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