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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm S4500 HZ30W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm S4500

 HZ30W Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm S4500 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (543g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (543g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (543g)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Samsung HZ30W
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