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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WB30F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 24 months before the WB30F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WB30F 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 WB30F Fujifilm F500 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the WB30F.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
31
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (215g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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