Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX100

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.