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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST30

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ST30 (1/3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was brought out 18 months before the ST30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S200EXR grades vs the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Samsung ST30

 S200EXR ST30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 ST30 S200EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung ST30

 S200EXR ST30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S200EXR has outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S200EXR and the ST30.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and ST30 is 54 and 98 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and ST30.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm S200EXR will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
more heavy than competitors (865g)
54
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
38
flash built-in
great reach (436mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (865 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (87g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography features
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography features
34
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
does not have Timelapse function
30
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung ST30 Vlogging advice
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (865 grams)
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung ST30
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSamsung ST30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Samsung ST30
Alternative name FinePix S205EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.5 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865g (1.91 lb) 87g (0.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $55