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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP130
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP120 versus Samsung ST100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was revealed 7 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up versus the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Samsung ST100

 Fujifilm XP120 ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2010Fresher by 86 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Fujifilm XP120

 ST100 Fujifilm XP120 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kCrisper screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung ST100

 Fujifilm XP120 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 vs the ST100.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and ST100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and ST100.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP120 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP120 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography features
Samsung ST100 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography features
Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography information
Samsung ST100 Travel photography information
67
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
not so great battery life (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
has focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
29
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (155g)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung ST100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Samsung ST100
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 920k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 gr (0.45 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $250