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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
81
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 NX30 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2014More modern by 71 months
Screen resolution1620k1036kSharper screen (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 NX30 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully 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 dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging details
Samsung NX30 Vlogging details
35
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Samsung NX30
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Samsung NX30
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