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FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX355
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 JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a extensive review of the FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was revealed 12 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the JX350 scores vs the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Samsung HZ30W

 JX350 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm JX350

 HZ30W JX350 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Samsung HZ30W

 JX350 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the JX350 and the HZ30W.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JX350 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent JX350 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
29
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
31
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
65
lighter than others (130g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Samsung HZ30W
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name FinePix JX355 WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 130 grams (0.29 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $280