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Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was announced 4 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP70 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm XP70

 HZ30W Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP70 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the HZ30W.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and HZ30W.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than average (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
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 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 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $280