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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 12 months earlier than the HZ30W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades versus the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm S2000HD HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 HZ30W Fujifilm S2000HD 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm S2000HD HZ30W 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD has external dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the HZ30W.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and HZ30W is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ30W to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
38
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
23
great zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
30
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
21
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 426g (0.94 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $280