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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and NX30 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 4 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the NX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-T3 NX30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2014More recent by 57 months
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 NX30 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-T3 NX30 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Samsung NX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the NX30.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and NX30 is 71 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and NX30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T3 to give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
82
focusing manually
fantastic MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Street photography highlights
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX30 Sports photography factors
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography details
Samsung NX30 Travel photography details
74
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
74
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Samsung NX30
 Fujifilm X-T3Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Samsung NX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-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 surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 247
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 grams (1.19 pounds) 375 grams (0.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 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 390 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $1,500 $699