Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ30W

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 5 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades versus the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and HZ30W is 61 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and HZ30W.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.