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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB350F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 5 years before the WB350F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung WB350F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Fujifilm Z30

 WB350F Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB350F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 features exterior 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) whilst the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the WB350F.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and WB350F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Samsung WB350F Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (110g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
56
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average (276g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
quite wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB350F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $260