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FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was released 3 years before the WB30F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the JV100 grades vs the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Samsung WB30F

 JV100 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the FujiFilm JV100

 WB30F JV100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Samsung WB30F

 JV100 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the JV100 versus the WB30F.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and WB30F.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
55
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
56
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Samsung WB30F
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Samsung WB30F
Also called FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $99 $180