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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP130
Samsung ST30
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Samsung ST30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was unveiled 6 years later than the ST30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores vs the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm XP120 ST30 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2011More recent by 73 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm XP120

 ST30 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm XP120 ST30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP120 versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the ST30.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and ST30.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm XP120 will offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP120 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography details
Samsung ST30 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (87g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP120
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
bad battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition in class (87g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (210 CIPA)
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung ST30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Samsung ST30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Samsung ST30
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 87 grams (0.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $55