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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was unveiled about the same time to the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1600 matches up versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung HZ30W

 S1600 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm S1600

 HZ30W S1600 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ30W

 S1600 HZ30W 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S1600 vs the HZ30W.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and HZ30W is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ30W
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $280