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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 22 months prior to the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung WB700

 Fujifilm Z30 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WB700 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedDecember 2010February 2009Newer by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB700

 Fujifilm Z30 WB700 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 has got exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the WB700.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and WB700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB700 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Samsung WB700
55
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
56
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB700
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Samsung WB700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) ()
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) -
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
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