FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Samsung HZ30W
F70EXR | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm F70EXR
HZ30W | F70EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung HZ30W
F70EXR | HZ30W | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |