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Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 6 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP90 HZ30W 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm XP90

 HZ30W Fujifilm XP90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm XP90 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP90 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP90 versus Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the HZ30W.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and HZ30W.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP90 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
67
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
45
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (210 per charge)
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm XP90Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XP90 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-15 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $280