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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm A100 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 4 years before the WB30F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm A100 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm A100

 WB30F Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm A100 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A100 versus Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the WB30F.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and WB30F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors (124g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (124g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-04 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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