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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was unveiled 7 years after the NX3000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX3000 
ReleasedSeptember 2021May 2014More modern by 89 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 NX3000 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX3000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the NX3000.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX3000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
resolution is great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
78
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (230 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
80
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
57
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
80
great battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is great (26MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average (230g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
37
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (230 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISamsung NX3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Samsung NX3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2014-05-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 26MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 62 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 370 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $900 $897