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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 13 months later than the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm S9400W ST150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Fujifilm S9400W

 ST150F Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm S9400W ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the ST150F.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and ST150F is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and ST150F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
56
lighter than competitors (114g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
54
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
26
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung ST150F
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSamsung ST150F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 500 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $300