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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NX210 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 6 years after the NX210 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Samsung NX210

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX210 
LaunchedFebruary 2019August 2012More modern by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 NX210 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX210

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX210 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers outer 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) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the NX210.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX210 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX210.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T30 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography factors
Samsung NX210 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (222 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
78
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
great MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
80
better than average battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
great MP (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
great MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging information
Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX210
 Fujifilm X-T30Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Samsung NX210
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2012-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
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 detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $899 $625