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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and WB2200F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was released 24 months earlier than the WB2200F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the WB2200F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung WB2200F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB2200F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 WB2200F Fujifilm HS30EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB2200F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB2200F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the WB2200F.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB2200F is 59 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB2200F.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography info
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Street photography advice
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (687g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (708g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
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manual focus
really wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
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really wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB2200F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 8.0fps
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 ) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 708 gr (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $430 $599