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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was revealed 6 years after the NX300M which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the NX300M for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX300M 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2013Newer by 75 months
Display resolution1040k768kClearer display (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-T30

 NX300M Fujifilm X-T30 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX300M 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX300M is 82 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX300M.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Samsung NX300M Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
78
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
amazing megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
80
great battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
amazing megapixels (26MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
66
has focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-T30Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Samsung NX300M
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2013-01-03
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 surface 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
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Physical 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 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 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $899 $699