Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Fujifilm X30 Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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12 MP | 2/3 CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Fujifilm X30 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing Galaxy Camera 2 and X30, two Compact cameras from Samsung and Fujifilm. Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Fujifilm X30 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced to market in January 2014 and Fujifilm X30 was launched in August 2014. There is only 8 months difference between Galaxy Camera 2 and X30 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-01-02

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

4.80" Fixed Type Screen

5.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

120fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

283g. 133 x 71 x 19 mm

Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-08-26

12MP - CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

12.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

423g. 119 x 72 x 60 mm

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Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over Fujifilm X30

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
GPS	BuiltIn vs None	track your location
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
LCD Screen Size	4.8" vs 3"	1.8 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.037k dots vs 920k dots	12% higher resolution screen
Weight	283 g vs 423 g	140 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	23mm vs 28mm	5 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	483mm vs 112mm	371 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	21× vs 4�	more flexible focal coverage
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth

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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X30 over Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Max ISO	12.800 vs 3.200	300% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 5.0fps	7 fps faster
Battery Life	470 shots vs 400 shots	70 more frames with a single charge
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide	2.00 vs 2.80	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	7.0m vs 3.8m	3.2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	4.84µm² vs 1.76µm²	175% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

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Common Strengths of Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High quality audio recording option

Common Weaknesses of Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Fujifilm X30: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has external dimensions of 133 x 71 x 19 mm (5.24 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X30 has external dimensions of 119 x 72 x 60 mm (4.69 x 2.83 x 2.36″) and weighs 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30. Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is 1mm shorter and 41mm thinner than Fujifilm X30 but it is also 14mm wider.

Comparison image of Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30.

Comparison image of Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30.

Top View Comparison image of Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is significantly lighter (140g ) than the Fujifilm X30 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

Galaxy Camera 2

X30

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Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

Galaxy Camera 2

X30

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 nor Fujifilm X30 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm X30's 3" screen.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Fujifilm X30: Sensor Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm X30 has a 12.0MP (2/ ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the Galaxy Camera 2 and X30 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30 Cameras

As seen above, Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has a 0.0x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X30. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Fujifilm X30 Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features a 23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 21× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm X30 features a 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 4� zoom lens.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has 5mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm X30. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X30 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has 371mm longer reach than the Fujifilm X30. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Fujifilm X30 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

Galaxy Camera 2

X30

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

Galaxy Camera 2

X30

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

Galaxy Camera 2

X30

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

Galaxy Camera 2

X30

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X30 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3 sensor
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
483 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
112 mm Tele Lens
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X30 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
283g
Body Thickness 19mm
21.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3 sensor
423g
Body Thickness 60mm
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Built-in GPS
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Fujifilm X30: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Fujifilm X30 scores compare:

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #39 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #459 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X30

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #2 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #254 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X30 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. Otherwise, Fujifilm X30 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samsung Galaxy Camera 2	Fujifilm X30
Brand	Samsung	Fujifilm
Announced	2014-01-02	2014-08-26
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS X-TRANS II
Size	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	2/
Area	28.07mm²	0.00mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	23-483 mm (21×)	28-112 mm (4�)
Max Aperture	F2.8-5.9	F2.0-2.8
Macro Focus Range	10cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	4.80"	3.00"
Resolution	1,037k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.65x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.80 m	7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	5.0 fps	12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	283g	423g
Dimensions	133 x 71 x 19mm	119 x 72 x 60mm
Battery Life	400 shots	470 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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