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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 versus Samsung NX210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 4 years earlier than the NX210 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung NX210

 Fujifilm Z30 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Fujifilm Z30

 NX210 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 42 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung NX210

 Fujifilm Z30 NX210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 versus Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the NX210.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and NX210 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and NX210.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX210 will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Samsung NX210 Street photography info
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX210 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung NX210
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Samsung NX210
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Samsung NX210
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-08-14
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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $625