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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and HZ30W (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 3 years after the HZ30W which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm X20 HZ30W 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 40 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm X20

 HZ30W Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm X20 HZ30W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions 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 ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the HZ30W.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and HZ30W is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and HZ30W.

As you can see, both cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X20 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average (353g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
60
great battery power (270 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (353 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (353 grams)
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm X20Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X20 Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-04-29 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical 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 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 270 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $280