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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST100

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix S205EXR
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ST100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S200EXR was revealed 5 months prior to the ST100 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S200EXR scores against the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Samsung ST100

 S200EXR ST100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 ST100 S200EXR 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung ST100

 S200EXR ST100 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S200EXR versus the ST100.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and ST100 is 54 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and ST100.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung ST100 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
heavier than others (865g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
34
incredible zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography info
Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
great zoom (436mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (865 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
34
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
no Time Lapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than others (865g)
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung ST100
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSamsung ST100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Samsung ST100
Also Known as FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865g (1.91 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $250