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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX500

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was unveiled 6 years later than the NX500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades versus the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX500 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021February 2015More recent by 80 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 NX500 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features 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 NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the NX500.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX500 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX500 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
excellent MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
80
manual focus
high MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Street photography highlights
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
80
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
high MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery pack (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
high MP (28MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
high MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging information
Samsung NX500 Vlogging information
37
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISamsung NX500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Samsung NX500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount 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
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 287g (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 380 shots 370 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $900 $800