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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z71
Samsung ST90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Samsung ST90

 Z70 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the FujiFilm Z70

 ST90 Z70 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST90

 Z70 ST90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

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

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography factors
Samsung ST90 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Samsung ST90
25
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography info
Samsung ST90 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST90 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST90
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Samsung ST90
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