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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX1

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Samsung NX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 7 years after the NX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2021September 2014More modern by 85 months
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 NX1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the NX1.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX1 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
83
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count amazing (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Samsung NX1
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (550 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Samsung NX1 Sports photography info
79
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
80
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
excellent resolution (26MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than competition (550g)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count amazing (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count amazing (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
36
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competition (550 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX1
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISamsung NX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Samsung NX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 62 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 380 shots 500 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $900 $1,500