Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.