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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was released 19 months later than the HZ30W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm JX370 HZ30W 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm JX370

 HZ30W Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm JX370 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the HZ30W.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and HZ30W.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX370 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX370 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-11 2010-01-19
Physical type 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 190 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
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 SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $159 $280