Clicky

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z71
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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Z70 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The Z70 was launched 11 months earlier than the ST30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z70 matches up versus the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Samsung ST30

 Z70 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the FujiFilm Z70

 ST30 Z70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST30

 Z70 ST30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z70 features exterior measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z70 and the ST30.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and ST30.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z70 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm Z70 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography features
Samsung ST30 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
lighter than average in class (87g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST30 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
65
lighter than average in class (87g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
30
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging info
Samsung ST30 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
29
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (87g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST30
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Samsung ST30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Samsung ST30
Also called FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 87 gr (0.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $55