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Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was manufactured 3 years after the WB30F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm XP90 WB30F 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm XP90

 WB30F Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm XP90 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 provides external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the WB30F.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and WB30F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP90
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
67
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (210 shots)
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm XP90Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XP90 Samsung WB30F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-15 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $180