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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Finepix Z91
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was brought out 13 months after the ST100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Finepix Z90 grades against the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Samsung ST100

 Finepix Z90 ST100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 ST100 Finepix Z90 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST100

 Finepix Z90 ST100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Finepix Z90 versus the ST100.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Finepix Z90 and ST100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Finepix Z90 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
68
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (155g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (155g)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST100
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Samsung ST100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Samsung ST100
Other name Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 life 220 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $220 $250