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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 6 months earlier than the NX200 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung NX200

 Fujifilm XP30 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Fujifilm XP30

 NX200 Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung NX200

 Fujifilm XP30 NX200 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the NX200.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and NX200 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and NX200.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP30 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Samsung NX200 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Samsung NX200 Travel photography features
65
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
34
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung NX200
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung NX200
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 223 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 200 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $818