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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Released February 2009
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WB35F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Fujifilm Z30

 WB35F Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the WB35F.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and WB35F.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB35F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $130