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Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm JV150 and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was released about the same time to the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm JV150 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm JV150

 HZ30W Fujifilm JV150 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm JV150 HZ30W 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JV150 and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the HZ30W.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JV150 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JV150
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (126 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Samsung HZ30W
Alternate name - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $280