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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and WB35F (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 24 months prior to the WB35F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB35F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 WB35F Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB35F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the WB35F.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB35F is 59 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB35F.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging info
Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB35F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung WB35F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $430 $130