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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP30 versus Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 2 years after the HZ10W which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm XP30 HZ10W 
AnnouncedAugust 2011May 2009Newer by 28 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Fujifilm XP30

 HZ10W Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm XP30 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 versus Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the HZ10W.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP30 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
65
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ10W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2009-05-14
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $240 $300