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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and HZ30W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was announced 6 months earlier than the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the F70EXR grades versus the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Samsung HZ30W

 F70EXR HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 HZ30W F70EXR 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung HZ30W

 F70EXR HZ30W 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the F70EXR vs the HZ30W.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and HZ30W.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ30W will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (245g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
31
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung HZ30W
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR WB600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $280