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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP30 versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm XP30 HZ15W 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm XP30

 HZ15W Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm XP30 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP30 versus Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the HZ15W.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and HZ15W.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP30 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (249g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (249 grams)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2009-02-23
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.70 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
Hot shoe
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
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 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $240 $330