Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ30W

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP200 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was released 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP200 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 versus the HZ30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and HZ30W.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP200 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.