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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro3
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
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was manufactured 2 years after the NX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades versus the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution1620k1036kCrisper screen (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 NX30 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX30 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys exterior measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the NX30.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX30 is 74 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX30.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography details
Samsung NX30 Street photography details
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography details
Samsung NX30 Travel photography details
62
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX30
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Samsung NX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2014-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 247
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 375 gr (0.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 350 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,700 $699