Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ30W

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was brought out 11 months earlier than the HZ30W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm A150 scores against the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A150 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm A150 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A150 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 compared to the HZ30W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung HZ30W to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.