Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX30

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was revealed 18 months prior to the NX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores versus the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got external measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the NX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NX30 is 80 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NX30.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX30 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.