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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out very close to the NX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X30 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Fujifilm X30

 NX1 Fujifilm X30 
Display resolution1036k920kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X30 NX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2014September 2014Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the NX1.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and NX1 is 80 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and NX1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will result in more detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
80
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Samsung NX1 Street photography details
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (423g)
74
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (550g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography details
Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
62
good battery power (470 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count fantastic (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (423g)
34
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung NX1
 Fujifilm X30Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X30 Samsung NX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-08-26 2014-09-15
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 500 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $499 $1,500