Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-A5

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Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-A5

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Samsung NX30 conclusion.

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A5 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A5 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-A5 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A5 conclusion.

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Differences

Samsung NX30 advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 100 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 3.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
84 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.9 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.8 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
12 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Samsung NX30

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
496g vs 654g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality at low to moderately high ISOs; Blazing fast single-shot autofocus; Fast 9fps burst with RAW and JPEG files; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC; Good build quality; Tilting EVF; Articulating touchscreen monitor; Bundled with Adobe Lightroom 5 software; Excellent value.
Dynamic range not as good as the best APS-C models; Slow buffer clearing even with fast UHS-I cards; Buffer depth with RAW files is underwhelming; Native lens selection is still fairly limited.
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Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-E2

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-E2

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$899
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T1

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1099
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-T1

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1099
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T10

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1099
APS-C

Lens selection
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-T10

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1099
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-A3

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Samsung NX30

Canon EOS M6

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$399
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Newer

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

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