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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and WB1100F (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 24 months before the WB1100F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung WB1100F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB1100F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 WB1100F Fujifilm HS30EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB1100F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB1100F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the WB1100F.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB1100F is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB1100F.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography info
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
56
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
37
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography information
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
51
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography info
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (687g)
23
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB1100F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $430 $250