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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and WB30F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced around the same time to the WB30F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm F900EXR WB30F 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 WB30F Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm F900EXR WB30F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the WB30F.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and WB30F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others (232 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
47
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSamsung WB30F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $180