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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
Samsung NX30
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2014Fresher by 63 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 NX30 Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX30 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography factors
Samsung NX30 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
Samsung NX30 Sports photography details
78
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Travel photography highlights
80
great battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count high (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
74
includes touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging information
Samsung NX30 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX30
 Fujifilm X-T30Samsung NX30
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