FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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37 Features
19 Overall
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as FinePix Z71
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 Overview
Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm Z70 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Z70 was revealed 11 months before the ST90 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Z70 matches up vs the ST90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 & Samsung ST90. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Samsung ST90
Z70 | ST90 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the FujiFilm Z70
ST90 | Z70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST90
Z70 | ST90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm Z70 versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z70 and the ST90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and ST90.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST90 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Samsung ST90 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix Z71 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 9cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $130 | $150 |