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Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
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Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm T400 and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was manufactured 24 months later than the HZ30W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T400 grades vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm T400 HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm T400

 HZ30W Fujifilm T400 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm T400 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 features outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm T400 and Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T400 against the HZ30W.

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T400 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T400 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Samsung HZ30W
Alternate name - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 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
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 180 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $280