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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and HZ30W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was revealed 6 months prior to the HZ30W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S200EXR matches up vs the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Samsung HZ30W

 S200EXR HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 HZ30W S200EXR 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung HZ30W

 S200EXR HZ30W 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S200EXR versus the HZ30W.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and HZ30W is 54 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and HZ30W.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S200EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
45
has manual focus
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
45
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
more heavy than others in class (865g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
long zoom (436mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (865 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
34
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
no Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
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image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (865g)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung HZ30W
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Samsung HZ30W
Also called as FinePix S205EXR WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865g (1.91 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 NP-140 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $280