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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
60
Imaging
39
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 3 years after the ST95 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the ST95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung ST95

 Fujifilm S1 ST95 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Fujifilm S1

 ST95 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung ST95

 Fujifilm S1 ST95 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the ST95.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and ST95 is 60 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and ST95.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (680g)
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST95 Sports photography factors
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (350 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST95 Travel photography advice
62
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors (680g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography information
57
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST95 Vlogging factors
56
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (680g)
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung ST95
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung ST95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) -
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 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 life 350 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
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