Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST93

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung ST93, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 2 years after the ST93 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung ST93 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the ST93.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and ST93 is 60 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and ST93.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.