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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T5
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and NX30 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was released 6 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores versus the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-T4 NX30 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2014Fresher by 75 months
Display resolution1620k1036kClearer display (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 NX30 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-T4 NX30 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T4 enjoys external dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T4 and Samsung NX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 vs the NX30.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and NX30 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T4 and NX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T4 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
82
manual focus
great sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography advice
Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
more heavy than average (607g)
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Sports photography highlights
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Travel photography highlights
75
great battery (500 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
great sensor resolution (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (607 grams)
74
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography highlights
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (500 per charge)
two card slots
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging details
Samsung NX30 Vlogging details
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
more heavy than average (607 grams)
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Samsung NX30
 Fujifilm X-T4Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Samsung NX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-24 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMeIV
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 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 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 247
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607 gr (1.34 lbs) 375 gr (0.83 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail price $1,700 $699