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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm J30 was launched 5 months earlier than the ST100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung ST100

 Fujifilm J30 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Fujifilm J30

 ST100 Fujifilm J30 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST100

 Fujifilm J30 ST100 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the ST100.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and ST100.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST100 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography factors
Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
includes focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST100
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $250