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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S4500 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was manufactured 12 months prior to the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up versus the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm S4500 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm S4500

 WB30F Fujifilm S4500 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm S4500 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 features outer measurements 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 WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the WB30F.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and WB30F is 67 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and WB30F.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 543 grams (1.20 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $180