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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix Z71
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 Z70 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm Z70 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was released at a similar time to the ST100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z70 grades versus the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Samsung ST100

 Z70 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the FujiFilm Z70

 ST100 Z70 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST100

 Z70 ST100 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z70 provides outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z70 versus the ST100.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and ST100.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST100 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography features
Samsung ST100 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography info
Samsung ST100 Sports photography info
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
60
comes with touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z70
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST100
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Samsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Samsung ST100
Also Known as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 124g (0.27 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $250