Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST30
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST30 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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011
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On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm J30 was brought out 18 months before the ST30 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up versus the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung ST30
| Fujifilm J30 | ST30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm J30
| ST30 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST30
| Fujifilm J30 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 has got outer 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 ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the ST30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.
Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and ST30.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm J30 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm J30 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Samsung ST30 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 87 grams (0.19 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $55 |