Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX30
Portability
79 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65
79 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65
Portability
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
71
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Launched April 2014
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
Samsung NX30
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Announced January 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX20
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Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).
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Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up vs the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Samsung NX30
| Fujifilm X-T1 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-T1
| NX30 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung NX30
| Fujifilm X-T1 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 |  | January 2014 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers outside measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung NX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the NX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and NX30 is 79 and 75 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and NX30.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX30 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Samsung NX30
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography info
Samsung NX30 Sports photography info
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX30 Travel photography advice
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
features touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
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Fujifilm X-T1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Samsung NX30 Vlogging highlights
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T1 | Samsung NX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T1 | Samsung NX30 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-04-14 | 2014-01-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR Processor II | DRIMeIV |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 247 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD (RGBW) | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.66x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m (ISO100) | - |
| Flash options | Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 440 gr (0.97 lb) | 375 gr (0.83 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") | 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 | 350 images | 360 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | BP1410 |
| Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $1,300 | $699 |