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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(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 - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was introduced 6 months earlier than the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores against the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm Z33WP HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 HZ30W Fujifilm Z33WP 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm Z33WP HZ30W 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides physical measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP against the HZ30W.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
60
environment proofing
lighter than average (110 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
23
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
59
lighter than average (110g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
26
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2010-01-19
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $197 $280