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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(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  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10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
Samsung DV150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung DV150F

 Fujifilm XP30 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Fujifilm XP30

 DV150F Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung DV150F

 Fujifilm XP30 DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"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).

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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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than average (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
34
relatively wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung DV150F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung DV150F
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