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FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV205
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
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JV200 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was manufactured 24 months before the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JV200 matches up vs the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Samsung WB30F

 JV200 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the FujiFilm JV200

 WB30F JV200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Samsung WB30F

 JV200 WB30F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV200 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the JV200 compared to the WB30F.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older JV200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (128g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Samsung WB30F
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Samsung WB30F
Other name FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 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 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 life 180 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $49 $180