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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 4G
(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
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm Z30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm Z30

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm Z30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with exterior measurements 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 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
37
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $550