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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Samsung HZ35W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm XP30 HZ35W 
RevealedAugust 2011June 2010More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm XP30

 HZ35W Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm XP30 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
manual focus
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
65
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung HZ35W
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