Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
- Launched February 2009
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Fujifilm Z30 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm Z30
Galaxy Camera 4G | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 42 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 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 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |