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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 21 months earlier than the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the ST93 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm J30 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Fujifilm J30

 ST93 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedApril 2011July 2009Fresher by 21 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm J30 ST93 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the ST93.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and ST93.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST93 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Samsung ST93
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
23
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging details
Samsung ST93 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST93
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-04-20
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 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 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 -