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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP130
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was announced 5 years after the ST93 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up vs the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm XP120 ST93 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017April 2011Newer by 70 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Fujifilm XP120

 ST93 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm XP120 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 features external dimensions 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 ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the ST93.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and ST93.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm XP120 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Samsung ST93
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography details
Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP120
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
67
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
38
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung ST93
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Samsung ST93
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2017-01-05 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AE 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 210 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 -