Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Introduced August 2011
- Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Released January 2013

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung WB30F
Fujifilm XP30 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm XP30
WB30F | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB30F
Fujifilm XP30 | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the WB30F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and WB30F.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2013-01-07 |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $240 | $180 |