Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung ST30
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm T550 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Fujifilm T550 was revealed 24 months after the ST30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Samsung ST30
Fujifilm T550 | ST30 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm T550
ST30 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung ST30
Fujifilm T550 | ST30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has proportions 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 T550 versus Samsung ST30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the ST30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.
Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and ST30.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm T550 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Samsung ST30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | () |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 87g (0.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $160 | $55 |