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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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 referred to as WB600
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 24 months after the HZ30W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm JX550 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm JX550

 HZ30W Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm JX550 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the HZ30W.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and HZ30W.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
34
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-01-19
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $280