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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Other Name is WB600
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8200 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades vs the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm S8200 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm S8200

 HZ30W Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm S8200 HZ30W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8200 versus Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the HZ30W.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and HZ30W is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8200 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8200 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (670g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
49
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (670 grams)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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
Launch cost $450 $280