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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung SL30

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(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 - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Samsung SL30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 5 months later than the SL30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm Z33WP SL30 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SL30 Fujifilm Z33WP 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm Z33WP SL30 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP features exterior measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the SL30.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and SL30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
60
environment sealing
lighter than others (110g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography details
Samsung SL30 Sports photography details
23
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography details
Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
59
lighter than others (110 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
26
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 110g (0.24 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $197 $93