FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST93

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and ST93 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Z700EXR was introduced 14 months earlier than the ST93 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z700EXR scores versus the ST93 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR & Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z700EXR enjoys outer 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 ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z700EXR against the ST93.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and ST93.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST93 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Z700EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.