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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Finepix Z91
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was introduced 13 months after the ST600 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Samsung ST600

 Finepix Z90 ST600 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 ST600 Finepix Z90 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST600

 Finepix Z90 ST600 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the ST600.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and ST600.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Finepix Z90 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
68
features focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
boasts touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (150g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging details
Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (150g)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST600
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Samsung ST600
Also called Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $220 $330