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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and WB850F (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled about the same time to the WB850F which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB850F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 WB850F Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB850F 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior measurements 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 WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the WB850F.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB850F is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
53
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (687g)
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $430 $599