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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z30 versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm Z30

 WB50F Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 features physical 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) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the WB50F.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and WB50F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average (110g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $180