Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ10W

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and HZ10W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 5 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 has 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) and the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the HZ10W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and HZ10W is 80 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.