Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX5
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 8 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Samsung NX5
Fujifilm X-T30 | NX5 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 106 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-T30
NX5 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX5
Fujifilm X-T30 | NX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the NX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX5 is 82 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX5.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T30 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Samsung NX5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-02-14 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X-Processor 4 | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 54 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 400 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $899 | $499 |