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Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Samsung ST90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 3 years after the ST90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Samsung ST90

 Fujifilm XP70 ST90 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Fujifilm XP70

 ST90 Fujifilm XP70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung ST90

 Fujifilm XP70 ST90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 versus Samsung ST90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the ST90.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and ST90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography highlights
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Samsung ST90
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Samsung ST90
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography information
Samsung ST90 Travel photography information
65
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung ST90
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Samsung ST90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Samsung ST90
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) -
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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