Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung WB30F

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP50 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 12 months prior to the WB30F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 features external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP50 versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the WB30F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and WB30F.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.