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Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 13 months after the WB30F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm XP70 WB30F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm XP70

 WB30F Fujifilm XP70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm XP70 WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 features physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the WB30F.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and WB30F.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Samsung WB30F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE 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 (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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $180