Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX30

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was revealed 6 years after the NX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S10 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 provides outer measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the NX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and NX30 is 73 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and NX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.