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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was revealed 24 months after the HZ30W making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up against the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm JZ200 HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm JZ200

 HZ30W Fujifilm JZ200 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm JZ200 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the HZ30W.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and HZ30W.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (135g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name - 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 135g (0.30 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $280