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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
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
  • Additionally Known as WB600
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was released 12 months later than the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S4000 matches up versus the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Samsung HZ30W

 S4000 HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm S4000

 HZ30W S4000 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung HZ30W

 S4000 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S4000 compared to the HZ30W.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and HZ30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S4000 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern S4000 should have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung HZ30W
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 540g (1.19 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $279 $280