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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Launched February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX200
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NX100 (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 8 years after the NX100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX100 
ReleasedFebruary 2019September 2010More modern by 103 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 NX100 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the NX100.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX100 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 to resolve greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography information
Samsung NX100 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
no image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography features
Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (420 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
80
great battery life (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
good battery (420 per charge)
decent megapixels (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
no image stabilization
75
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (420 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging features
Samsung NX100 Vlogging features
36
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
31
has image stabilization
has face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX100
 Fujifilm X-T30Samsung NX100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Samsung NX100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2010-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 DRIMe 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 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 380 photos 420 photos
Type of battery 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $899 $386