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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung WB30F
(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
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 12 months prior to the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm JX550 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm JX550

 WB30F Fujifilm JX550 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm JX550 WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 provides physical 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) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the WB30F.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
29
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
31
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
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 Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $180