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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 24 months later than the HZ30W making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Samsung HZ30W

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP50 HZ30W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm XP50

          

          

            
 HZ30W Fujifilm XP50 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Samsung HZ30W

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP50 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the HZ30W.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and HZ30W.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
28
 you can focus manually
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (220 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
42
 amazing zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
64
 weather proof
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery (220 shots)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery (220 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
42
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic socket
30
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $280