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Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP90
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP80 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced 5 years after the HZ30W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades versus the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP80 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm XP80

 HZ30W Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP80 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP80 versus Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 against the HZ30W.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and HZ30W.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP80 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP80 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
65
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm XP80Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 179g (0.39 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $280