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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Finepix Z91
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 Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Finepix Z90 was launched very close to the ST30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Finepix Z90 grades against the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Samsung ST30

 Finepix Z90 ST30 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 ST30 Finepix Z90 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST30

 Finepix Z90 ST30 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the ST30.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and ST30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Finepix Z90 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
lighter than competition (87 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
68
provides focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition (87g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
30
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
29
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST30
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Samsung ST30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Samsung ST30
Also referred to as Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 87 gr (0.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $220 $55