Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX mini

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 7 years after the NX mini which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX mini is 82 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX mini.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will provide more detail with its extra 5.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.