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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 was released 4 years later than the NX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX1 
RevealedFebruary 2019September 2014Fresher by 54 months
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 NX1 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides outer dimensions 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 NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the NX1.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX1 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography features
Samsung NX1 Street photography features
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
74
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition (550g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
78
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
80
great battery pack (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
high resolution (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
amazing megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
36
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX1
 Fujifilm X-T30Samsung NX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Samsung NX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 28 megapixel
Anti alias 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 format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 380 images 500 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $899 $1,500