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Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP70
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP60 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP60 was released 3 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up vs the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP60 HZ30W 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm XP60

 HZ30W Fujifilm XP60 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP60 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP60 and Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 compared to the HZ30W.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP60 and HZ30W.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP60 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP60 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP60
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
68
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $280