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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced 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 S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 24 months after the HZ30W making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm S4200 HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm S4200

 HZ30W Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm S4200 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 has external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4200 versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the HZ30W.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and HZ30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4200 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 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
Storage slots Single Single
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