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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 20 months after the HZ30W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP30 HZ30W 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm XP30

 HZ30W Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP30 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 features outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP30 versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the HZ30W.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and HZ30W.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP30 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
65
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as - WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 165 grams (0.36 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $240 $280