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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was revealed 5 years after the HZ30W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm S9800 HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm S9800

 HZ30W Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm S9800 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the HZ30W.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and HZ30W is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and HZ30W.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S9800 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9800 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
37
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
57
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm S9800Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2010-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $280