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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was unveiled 6 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HS10 scores vs the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Samsung HZ30W

 HS10 HZ30W 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm HS10

 HZ30W HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung HZ30W

 HS10 HZ30W 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 offers physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HS10 vs the HZ30W.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and HZ30W is 60 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and HZ30W.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ30W to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
41
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
45
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (666g)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
23
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (666g)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung HZ30W
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as FinePix HS11 WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666g (1.47 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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 4 x AA 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $280