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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX30

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was manufactured very close to the NX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm S9400W NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 NX30 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm S9400W NX30 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W versus Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the NX30.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and NX30 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and NX30.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
54
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
26
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung NX30
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSamsung NX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Samsung NX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 375g (0.83 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 500 photos 360 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $699