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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 3 years before the WB850F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm Z30

 WB850F Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the WB850F.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and WB850F.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography info
Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors (250g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $599