Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung HZ30W
Fujifilm S4200 | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm S4200
HZ30W | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung HZ30W
Fujifilm S4200 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and HZ30W is 67 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $200 | $280 |