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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP30 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 4 months prior to the WB150F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung WB150F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Fujifilm XP30

 WB150F Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB150F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB150F 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 versus Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the WB150F.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and WB150F.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
65
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB150F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung WB150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-01-09
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $230