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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 XP30 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 17 months before the ST150F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm XP30 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Fujifilm XP30

 ST150F Fujifilm XP30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm XP30 ST150F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the ST150F.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and ST150F.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST150F to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
decently wide (25mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung ST150F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung ST150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $300