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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Z700EXR (1/2") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z700EXR was revealed 11 months prior to the ST30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z700EXR matches up against the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Samsung ST30

 Z700EXR ST30 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 ST30 Z700EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Samsung ST30

 Z700EXR ST30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z700EXR offers external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z700EXR versus the ST30.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z700EXR and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and ST30.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z700EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm Z700EXR will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z700EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Street photography with Samsung ST30
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (158g)
54
lighter than others in class (87g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography details
Samsung ST30 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
55
has touch to focus
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (158g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than others in class (87g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
33
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
30
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (158g)
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Samsung ST30
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSamsung ST30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Samsung ST30
Also called as FinePix Z707EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.7 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 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 158g (0.35 lbs) 87g (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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, Auto-shutter) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $55