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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST150F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 4 years earlier than the ST150F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up vs the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm J30 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Fujifilm J30

 ST150F Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm J30 ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 has external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the ST150F.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography advice
Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
23
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST150F
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung ST150F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $300