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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as WB600
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 24 months later than the HZ30W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm JZ100 HZ30W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm JZ100

 HZ30W Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm JZ100 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the HZ30W.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JZ100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography features
Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name - WB600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-01-19
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 129g (0.28 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
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 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $190 $280