Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Launched January 2012
- Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| Galaxy Camera 2 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen dimension | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the Galaxy Camera 2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Galaxy Camera 2 is 59 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-02 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lb) | 283 gr (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 | - | 400 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | Built-in |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $430 | $400 |