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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 4 months before the WB850F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm XP30

 WB850F Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB850F 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 has outer 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 WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the WB850F.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and WB850F.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (250g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung WB850F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $240 $599