Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G is 59 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.