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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ST95 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm J30 versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 18 months before the ST95 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up versus the ST95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung ST95

 Fujifilm J30 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Fujifilm J30

 ST95 Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST95

 Fujifilm J30 ST95 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. 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) and the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the ST95.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and ST95.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST95 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography info
Samsung ST95 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST95 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung ST95
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung ST95
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) -
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 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $145