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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out around the same time to the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm SL1000 WB30F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm SL1000

 WB30F Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm SL1000 WB30F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the WB30F.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and WB30F is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and WB30F.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (659g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery power (350 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
54
great battery power (350 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (659g)
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659g (1.45 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $180