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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

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.

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The 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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others (687 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (687 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (687g)
37
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung 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