Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB800F
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Introduced January 2012
- Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Lets look closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and WB800F (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 12 months before the WB800F and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung WB800F
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| WB800F | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB800F
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB800F is 59 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB800F.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Samsung WB800F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $430 | $300 |