Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2019
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
(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
- Introduced January 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX20

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was introduced 5 years after the NX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores against the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Samsung NX30
Fujifilm X-Pro3 | NX30 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 71 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1036k | Sharper screen (+584k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3
NX30 | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Samsung NX30
Fujifilm X-Pro3 | NX30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the NX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NX30 is 78 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NX30.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Samsung NX30 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-10-23 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X-Processor 4 | 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 | 26 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497 grams (1.10 lb) | 375 grams (0.83 lb) |
Dimensions | 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 360 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $2,000 | $699 |