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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was released 17 months prior to the PL210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up against the PL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm J30 PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Fujifilm J30

 PL210 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm J30 PL210 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the PL210.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and PL210.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL210 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography info
Samsung PL210 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung PL210
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung PL210
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $200