Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung HZ30W

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and HZ30W (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was introduced 19 months later than the HZ30W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades versus the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the HZ30W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and HZ30W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F600 EXR should have a benefit in sensor tech.