Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
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 size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST100
| Fujifilm J30 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Samsung 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 |