Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung ST30

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 24 months earlier than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ST30 is 75 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ST30.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.