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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WB30F (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 12 months before the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WB30F 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WB30F Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the WB30F.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSamsung WB30F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $180