Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST30
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm JX550 was released 12 months after the ST30 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung ST30
| Fujifilm JX550 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm JX550
| ST30 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST30
| Fujifilm JX550 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the ST30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and ST30.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm JX550 will give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung ST30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) | 87 grams (0.19 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $55 |