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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 16 months before the EX2F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm XP30 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Fujifilm XP30

 EX2F Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedDecember 2012August 2011Newer by 16 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm XP30 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the EX2F.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm XP30 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Samsung EX2F Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
65
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (294g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
71
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung EX2F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung EX2F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $240 $478