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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released June 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z300 was announced 6 months prior to the ST100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Samsung ST100

 Fujifilm Z300 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Fujifilm Z300

 ST100 Fujifilm Z300 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST100

 Fujifilm Z300 ST100 
AnnouncedJune 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the ST100.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z300 and ST100.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST100 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
54
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
31
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
29
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-06-12 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $250