FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung ST150F

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm XP10 and Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was launched 3 years before the ST150F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the XP10 scores versus the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the XP10 versus the ST150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and ST150F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.