Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 80 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.