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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was revealed 8 years later than the NX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades against the NX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-T5 NX30 
LaunchedNovember 2022January 2014More recent by 108 months
Display resolution1840k1036kSharper display (+804k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 NX30 Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Samsung NX30

 Fujifilm X-T5 NX30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T5 has got external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 compared to the NX30.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and NX30 is 70 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T5 and NX30.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T5 to provide more detail because of its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography details
Samsung NX30 Street photography details
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (580 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (580 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (40MP)
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
74
has focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (580 CIPA)
2 card slots
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Samsung NX30
 Fujifilm X-T5Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Samsung NX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMeIV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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
Number of lenses 82 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 557g (1.23 lbs) 375g (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 580 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $1,699 $699