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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T20
Samsung NX30
(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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T10 and Samsung NX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was brought out 17 months after the NX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores against the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-T10 NX30 
LaunchedMay 2015January 2014More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 NX30 Fujifilm X-T10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k920kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-T10 NX30 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T10 and Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 compared to the NX30.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and NX30 is 83 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T10 and NX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX30 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography advice
Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
77
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great ISO range (51,000)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography details
Samsung NX30 Travel photography details
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
74
provides focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography advice
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,000)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX30 Vlogging advice
34
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Samsung NX30
 Fujifilm X-T10Samsung NX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Samsung NX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-05-19 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 77 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lb) 375 grams (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1410
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $800 $699