Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung NX5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X30 has external dimensions of 119 x 72 x 60 mm (4.69 x 2.83 x 2.36″) and weighs 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz) (including batteries). Samsung NX5 has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 40 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 1.57″) and weighs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the Samsung NX5. Fujifilm X30 is 4mm narrower and 15mm shorter than Samsung NX5 but it is also 20mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm X30 has a built-in lens but Samsung NX5 doesn't. Once you put a lens on NX5, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung NX5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X30 and Samsung NX5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Fujifilm X30 is significantly lighter (76g ) than the Samsung NX5 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on NX5, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm X30 nor Samsung NX5 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Fujifilm X30 and Samsung NX5's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Fujifilm X30 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Samsung NX5 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X30.