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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WB30F (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 4 months later than the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm X20 WB30F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm X20

 WB30F Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm X20 WB30F 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the WB30F.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and WB30F is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and WB30F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB30F will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
46
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
60
great battery (270 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (353g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
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fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (353g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm X20Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X20 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $180