Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung WB30F
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Launched August 2000
- New Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
(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
- Released January 2013

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung WB30F, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 13 years prior to the WB30F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores versus the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Samsung WB30F
Fujifilm S1 Pro | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
WB30F | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2000 | Fresher by 151 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 200k | Sharper display (+30k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung WB30F
Fujifilm S1 Pro | WB30F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro features physical measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro against the WB30F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and WB30F is 56 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and WB30F.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 Pro with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB30F will give you more detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2000-08-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 320 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Total lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 200 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 90% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 820g (1.81 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 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 | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $2,000 | $180 |