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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Successor is Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NX300 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was revealed 5 years after the NX300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX300 
LaunchedFebruary 2019November 2013More modern by 64 months
Display resolution1040k768kCrisper display (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 NX300 Fujifilm X-T30 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX300 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the NX300.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX300 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX300.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
78
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography information
Samsung NX300 Travel photography information
80
great battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
includes focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
36
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-T30Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Samsung NX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2013-11-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 DRIMe IV
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 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 247
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life 380 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $899 $750