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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30

Portability
62
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-H1
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and NX30 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was introduced 8 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H2S grades versus the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-H2S NX30 
ReleasedMay 2022January 2014Fresher by 103 months
Screen resolution1620k1036kClearer screen (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 NX30 Fujifilm X-H2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-H2S NX30 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2S offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S versus the NX30.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and NX30 is 62 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2S and NX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-H2S to resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H2S provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography highlights
83
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography details
Samsung NX30 Street photography details
72
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
75
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Sports photography highlights
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (580 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery (580 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
74
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (580 shots)
has double storage slots
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging details
Samsung NX30 Vlogging details
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Samsung NX30
 Fujifilm X-H2SSamsung NX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-H2S Samsung NX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-31 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMeIV
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 82 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 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
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, 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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 660g (1.46 pounds) 375g (0.83 pounds)
Physical 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 580 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at launch $2,499 $699