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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung WB30F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was unveiled 15 months later than the WB30F making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm X-E2 WB30F 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2013Fresher by 15 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm X-E2

 WB30F Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm X-E2 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 features outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the WB30F.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and WB30F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and WB30F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
72
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
34
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm X-E2Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Samsung WB30F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-05 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life 350 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $450 $180