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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm J30 was revealed 5 months earlier than the ST600 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung ST600

 Fujifilm J30 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Fujifilm J30

 ST600 Fujifilm J30 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST600

 Fujifilm J30 ST600 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 has physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the ST600.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and ST600.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST600 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Samsung ST600
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
includes touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
30
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST600
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung ST600
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 133 grams (0.29 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $330