Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung EX2F
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Introduced December 2012
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z30 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.
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Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung EX2F
| Fujifilm Z30 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Fujifilm Z30
| EX2F | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 46 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung EX2F
| Fujifilm Z30 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the EX2F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and EX2F.
As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Samsung EX2F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 8cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 294 grams (0.65 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 48 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 209 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-45 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $150 | $478 |