Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced February 2019
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Announced January 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X-T30 was brought out 5 years later than the NX30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up versus the NX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Samsung NX30
Fujifilm X-T30 | NX30 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | January 2014 | Fresher by 63 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-T30
NX30 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX30
Fujifilm X-T30 | NX30 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the NX30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX30 is 82 and 75 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX30.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T30 to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm X-T30 | Samsung NX30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-02-14 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor 4 | DRIMeIV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 54 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 gr (0.84 pounds) | 375 gr (0.83 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $899 | $699 |