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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 17 months prior to the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Fujifilm XP30

 WB800F Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the WB800F.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB800F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung WB800F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $240 $300