Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX100
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched September 2021
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX200
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NX100 (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 11 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Samsung NX100
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2021 |  | September 2010 | More recent by 134 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+426k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
| NX100 | Fujifilm X-T30 II |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX100
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the NX100.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX100 is 82 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX100.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T30 II to deliver extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | Samsung NX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 II | Samsung NX100 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2021-09-02 | 2010-09-14 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | DRIMe Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 62 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | VGA AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 900s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 30.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 383g (0.84 lbs) | 282g (0.62 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 62 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | 420 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $900 | $386 |
