Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST30

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 3 years later than the ST30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the ST30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and ST30 is 60 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and ST30.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.