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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB50F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 3 years before the WB50F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm XP30

 WB50F Fujifilm XP30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the WB50F.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and WB50F.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (207g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung WB50F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $180