Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Released August 2011
- Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
- New Model is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 17 months prior to the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung DV150F
Fujifilm XP30 | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Fujifilm XP30
DV150F | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung DV150F
Fujifilm XP30 | DV150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the DV150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and DV150F.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Samsung DV150F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 165g (0.36 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $240 | $150 |