Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2021
(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
- Launched January 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
Photography Glossary Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Samsung NX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and NX30 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched 7 years later than the NX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Samsung NX30
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2021 |  | January 2014 | More recent by 87 months |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 1036k | Sharper display (+1324k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
| NX30 | Fujifilm GFX 100S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Samsung NX30
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with physical measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has proportions 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 GFX 100S and Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the NX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and NX30 is 55 and 75 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and NX30.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will render greater detail utilizing its extra 82 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100S should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | Samsung NX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Samsung NX30 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2021-01-27 | 2014-01-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 102 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.66x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lb) | 375 grams (0.83 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 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 | 460 photographs | 360 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W235 | BP1410 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | Dual | Single |
| Pricing at release | $5,999 | $699 |