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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-H1 and Samsung NX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was announced 4 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades vs the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-H1 NX30 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2014Fresher by 51 months
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 NX30 Fujifilm X-H1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-H1 NX30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 enjoys exterior measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H1 and Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 compared to the NX30.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and NX30 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and NX30.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-H1 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
75
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography information
Samsung NX30 Sports photography information
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (310 shots)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography info
Samsung NX30 Travel photography info
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (310 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
74
supports touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery power (310 shots)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Samsung NX30
 Fujifilm X-H1Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Samsung NX30
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lb) 375 gr (0.83 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" 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 310 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $1,300 $699