Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 24 months later than the HZ30W making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores against the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung HZ30W
Fujifilm SL240 | HZ30W | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm SL240
HZ30W | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung HZ30W
Fujifilm SL240 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the HZ30W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and HZ30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and HZ30W.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL240 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL240 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also referred to as | - | WB600 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-85 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $280 | $280 |