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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 8 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm X30 Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2014Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm X30

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm X30 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k920kCrisper screen (+117k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm X30 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (423g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery power (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
73
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
34
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
37
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm X30Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-08-26 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $400