Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB1100F

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.