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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WB350F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 8 months later than the WB350F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung WB350F

 Fujifilm X30 WB350F 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2014More recent by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Fujifilm X30

 WB350F Fujifilm X30 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung WB350F

 Fujifilm X30 WB350F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 offers outside measurements 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the WB350F.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and WB350F is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and WB350F.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB350F will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (423 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
62
good battery pack (470 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (423 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (423 grams)
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung WB350F
 Fujifilm X30Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X30 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-08-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
External flash
Auto exposure 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $260