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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and WB350F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 24 months before the WB350F which makes 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 WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung WB350F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB350F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 WB350F Fujifilm HS30EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB350F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB350F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys outer 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 WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the WB350F.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB350F is 59 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB350F.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
55
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB350F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $430 $260