Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Revealed 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4500 was launched 24 months after the HZ30W making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Samsung HZ30W
Fujifilm S4500 | HZ30W | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm S4500
HZ30W | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung HZ30W
Fujifilm S4500 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the HZ30W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and HZ30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and HZ30W.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4500 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called | - | WB600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
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 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 life | 300 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $230 | $280 |