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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and HZ30W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 2 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm X10 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2010More recent by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm X10

 HZ30W Fujifilm X10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm X10 HZ30W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the HZ30W.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and HZ30W is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and HZ30W.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
49
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (350g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery power (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (350g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (350 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm X10Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X10 Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-11 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $280