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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2007
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S5 Pro was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades vs the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm S5 Pro WB30F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 WB30F Fujifilm S5 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2007Newer by 67 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm S5 Pro WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro has outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and the WB30F.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and WB30F is 55 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and WB30F.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB30F will offer extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
50
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (920g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
46
lighter than competition in class (920 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Samsung WB30F
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2007-07-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 448 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $548 $180