Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX30

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Samsung NX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and NX30 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was unveiled 5 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores against the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has got outer measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the NX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and NX30 is 52 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and NX30.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer you more detail having an extra 82 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.