Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB30F
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2013

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 12 months before the WB30F so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Samsung WB30F
Fujifilm JX500 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm JX500
WB30F | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung WB30F
Fujifilm JX500 | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the WB30F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and WB30F.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $90 | $180 |