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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung ST700

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung ST700 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung ST700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ST700 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 13 months after the ST700 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung ST700

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ST700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 ST700 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung ST700

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ST700 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the ST700.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ST700 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ST700.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm HS30EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
55
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Samsung ST700 Street photography advice
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung ST700 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography details
Samsung ST700 Travel photography details
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (687g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging info
Samsung ST700 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (687g)
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung ST700
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung ST700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Samsung ST700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) -
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $430 $280