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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and DV150F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 20 months later than the DV150F making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung DV150F

 Fujifilm X30 DV150F 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2013Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Fujifilm X30

 DV150F Fujifilm X30 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung DV150F

 Fujifilm X30 DV150F 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the DV150F.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and DV150F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and DV150F.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung DV150F will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
47
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (423g)
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
62
good battery life (470 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
34
pretty wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
34
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (423g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung DV150F
 Fujifilm X30Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X30 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 423g (0.93 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 470 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $150