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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
60
Imaging
39
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 3 years later than the ST90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung ST90

 Fujifilm S1 ST90 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Fujifilm S1

 ST90 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung ST90

 Fujifilm S1 ST90 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has specifications 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the ST90.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and ST90 is 60 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and ST90.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
55
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Samsung ST90
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography info
Samsung ST90 Travel photography info
62
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography info
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging features
Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
56
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
27
good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung ST90
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung ST90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung ST90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 life 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $150