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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung ST30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very similar but the F70EXR (1/2") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was brought out 18 months earlier than the ST30 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F70EXR scores versus the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Samsung ST30

 F70EXR ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 ST30 F70EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung ST30

 F70EXR ST30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR against the ST30.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and ST30.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The F70EXR comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than others (87 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography details
Samsung ST30 Travel photography details
60
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than others (87g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography info
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography info
31
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
30
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (87g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung ST30
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSamsung ST30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Samsung ST30
Otherwise known as FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 87 gr (0.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $55