Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WB50F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 8 months after the WB50F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 provides outside 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) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the WB50F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and WB50F is 80 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and WB50F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB50F will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.