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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Released August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm X30 Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedAugust 2014August 2012More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm X30

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm X30 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm X30 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 comes with exterior 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
62
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
34
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
36
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm X30Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-08-26 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
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 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423g (0.93 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $606