• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Samsung NX30 advantages over Fujifilm X-E4

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Fujifilm X-E4 advantages over Samsung NX30

  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Newer
    4 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    540k vs 346k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    26.1 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • 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
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • 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

User reviews

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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.

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX30
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash

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
Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-T1
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus

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
Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash

Compared to Fujifilm X-A7

Samsung NX30
Fujifilm X-A7
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-A7
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Internal flash

Compared to Sony ZV-E10

Samsung NX30
Sony ZV-E10
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm X-E4
Sony ZV-E10
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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