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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and HZ30W (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 7 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the F300EXR matches up vs the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung HZ30W

 F300EXR HZ30W 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 HZ30W F300EXR 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung HZ30W

 F300EXR HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR and the HZ30W.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and HZ30W.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The F300EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern F300EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
63
lighter than average (215 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
38
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung HZ30W
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $280