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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was launched 8 years later than the NX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades against the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-H2 NX30 
LaunchedSeptember 2022January 2014More recent by 106 months
Screen resolution1620k1036kSharper screen (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 NX30 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-H2 NX30 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 enjoys external measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 and the NX30.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and NX30 is 62 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and NX30.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm X-H2 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
MP count amazing (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography features
Samsung NX30 Street photography features
73
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
heavier than average (660g)
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (680 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (680 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count amazing (40MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (660g)
74
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
86
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (680 shots)
has dual storage slots
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes mic jack
heavier than average (660g)
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Samsung NX30
 Fujifilm X-H2Samsung NX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Samsung NX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-08 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMeIV
Sensor type BSI-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 40 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 82 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 375 grams (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 680 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail price $1,999 $699