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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Announced August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 21 months after the EX2F which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm X30 EX2F 
LaunchedAugust 2014December 2012More modern by 21 months
Screen resolution920k0kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Fujifilm X30

 EX2F Fujifilm X30 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm X30 EX2F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the EX2F.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and EX2F is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
42
manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (423 grams)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
62
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (423 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (423g)
71
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung EX2F
 Fujifilm X30Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X30 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-08-26 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $499 $478