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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 12 months before the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm JZ100 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm JZ100

 WB30F Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm JZ100 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the WB30F.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and WB30F.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (129g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
37
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 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 port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $190 $180