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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm XP30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm XP30

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2011Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm XP30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 features external measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
65
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
good megapixels (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
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) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $240 $550