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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX5

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was introduced 11 years after the NX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up against the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX5 
LaunchedSeptember 2021June 2010More modern by 138 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 NX5 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider 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") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the NX5.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX5 is 82 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T30 II to render extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
73
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography information
Samsung NX5 Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Sports photography highlights
80
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
Samsung NX5 Travel photography info
80
great battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery life (400 CIPA)
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging factors
Samsung NX5 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
24
supports face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX5
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISamsung NX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Samsung NX5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 62 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
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
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $499