Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W
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37 Features
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91 Imaging
35 Features
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
(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
- Revealed June 2010
- Additionally Known as WB650

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 15 months later than the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung HZ35W
Fujifilm XP30 | HZ35W | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm XP30
HZ35W | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ35W
Fujifilm XP30 | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 provides external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the HZ35W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and HZ35W.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP30 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also referred to as | - | WB650 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2010-06-16 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
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 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $240 | $300 |