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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise 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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 4 years later than the NX3000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX3000 
LaunchedFebruary 2019May 2014More recent by 58 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 NX3000 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX3000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the NX3000.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX3000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX3000.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 to offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography features
Samsung NX3000 Street photography features
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (230 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography factors
78
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
80
good battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
high resolution (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (230 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
36
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (230g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm X-T30Samsung NX3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Samsung NX3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2014-05-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.84 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 370 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $899 $897