Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.