Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 19 months later than the Galaxy Camera making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and Galaxy Camera is 80 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.