Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB30F

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 13 months after the WB30F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W has exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the WB30F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and WB30F is 61 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and WB30F.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.