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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm Z30 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm Z30

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm Z30 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 offers external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s -
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $606