Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ30W
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Released January 2012
- Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Renewed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600
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Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HZ30W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was released 24 months later than the HZ30W making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung HZ30W
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| HZ30W | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung HZ30W
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the HZ30W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HZ30W is 59 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HZ30W.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also called as | - | WB600 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 2010-01-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 687g (1.51 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-W126 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $430 | $280 |