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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced April 2009
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was manufactured 20 months earlier than the ST30 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F200EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades against the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm F200EXR ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 ST30 Fujifilm F200EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2009More modern by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm F200EXR ST30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and 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 chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the ST30.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and ST30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F200EXR due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F200EXR will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Street photography with Samsung ST30
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
no RAW files
54
lighter than average (87 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
no phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than average (87g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
30
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F200EXR
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
29
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (87g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Samsung ST30
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRSamsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Samsung ST30
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-04-30 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 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 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 87 gr (0.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $350 $55