Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX30
95 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
31
75 Imaging
62 Features
85 Overall
71
Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Launched January 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX20
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Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung NX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 24 months prior to the NX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung NX30
| Fujifilm JX550 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm JX550
| NX30 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung NX30
| Fujifilm JX550 | NX30 |
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the NX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and NX30 is 95 and 75 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and NX30.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung NX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung NX30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-03 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | DRIMeIV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 247 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,036k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 113g (0.25 lb) | 375g (0.83 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | BP1410 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $699 |