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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and WB150F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out around the same time to the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung WB150F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB150F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 WB150F Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB150F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB150F 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys physical measurements 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 WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the WB150F.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB150F is 59 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB150F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $430 $230