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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SL240 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 12 months earlier than the WB30F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up against the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm SL240 WB30F 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm SL240

 WB30F Fujifilm SL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm SL240 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 features outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the WB30F.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and WB30F is 67 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and WB30F.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
38
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (510g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $180