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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WB30F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 3 months prior to the WB30F so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm XF1 WB30F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm XF1

 WB30F Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm XF1 WB30F 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the WB30F.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB30F will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
60
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (255g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm XF1Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $180