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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
  • Updated by Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NX300 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 7 years later than the NX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX300 
ReleasedSeptember 2021November 2013More recent by 95 months
Screen resolution1040k768kClearer screen (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 NX300 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the NX300.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX300 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T30 II to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography details
83
has manual focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300 Sports photography advice
80
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
80
good battery power (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
37
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISamsung NX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Samsung NX300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2013-11-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 62 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life 380 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $900 $750