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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was announced 18 months earlier than the ST65 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up versus the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm J30 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Fujifilm J30

 ST65 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST65

 Fujifilm J30 ST65 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the ST65.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and ST65.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST65 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography features
Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST65 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST65
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung ST65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) -
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $130