Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ30W

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the HZ30W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung HZ30W to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.