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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was released 4 years after the NX mini which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the NX mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX mini 
RevealedFebruary 2019March 2014More modern by 60 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm X-T30

 NX mini Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX mini 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Samsung NX mini 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 based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the NX mini.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX mini is 82 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX mini.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 5.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
high MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
high MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high MP (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
76
better than average battery (650 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
high MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
38
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (196g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm X-T30Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Samsung NX mini
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2014-03-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 21
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX-M
Amount of lenses 54 2
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (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 pounds) 196 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 650 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $899 $530