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Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out 24 months after the HZ30W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP150 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm XP150

 HZ30W Fujifilm XP150 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP150 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the HZ30W.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP150 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP150 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $260 $280