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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm Z30

 WB250F Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outside 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 WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the WB250F.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and WB250F.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB250F to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $250