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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and ST30 (1/3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was brought out 12 months later than the ST30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up versus the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm F660EXR ST30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 ST30 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm F660EXR ST30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR features outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the ST30.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and ST30.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F660EXR will render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F660EXR will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography highlights
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (217 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography factors
Samsung ST30 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (217g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition in class (87g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography details
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
30
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (217g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Samsung ST30
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRSamsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Samsung ST30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 87 grams (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 300 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $55