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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NX300M (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was introduced 8 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX300M 
ReleasedSeptember 2021January 2013Fresher by 106 months
Display resolution1040k768kCrisper display (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 NX300M Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX300M 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides outer measurements 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 NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX300M is 82 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX300M.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
83
manual focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
79
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
80
great battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
66
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
36
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISamsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Samsung NX300M
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2013-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 247
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 62 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
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 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 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form 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/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $699