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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm XP30

 WB30F Fujifilm XP30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
65
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (128 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung WB30F
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