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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Samsung ST90
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm J30 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 18 months earlier than the ST90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung ST90

 Fujifilm J30 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Fujifilm J30

 ST90 Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST90

 Fujifilm J30 ST90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm J30 versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the ST90.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and ST90.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST90 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography details
Samsung ST90 Sports photography details
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging details
Samsung ST90 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST90
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung ST90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung ST90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) -
Physical 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 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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $150