Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600
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Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S4800 was launched 3 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Samsung HZ30W
| Fujifilm S4800 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm S4800
| HZ30W | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung HZ30W
| Fujifilm S4800 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the HZ30W.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and HZ30W is 66 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and HZ30W.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S4800 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4800 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB600 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2010-01-19 |
| 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 518g (1.14 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 model | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $229 | $280 |
