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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 7 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm HS30EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Galaxy Camera 4G 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Galaxy Camera 4G is 59 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
55
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
51
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $430 $550