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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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 S1 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 13 months later than the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm S1 WB30F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm S1

 WB30F Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm S1 WB30F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the WB30F.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and WB30F is 60 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S1 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (680 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
63
good battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others (680g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (680g)
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 life 350 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $180