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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed very close to the WB30F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm T500 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm T500

 WB30F Fujifilm T500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm T500 WB30F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by 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 select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the WB30F.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $180