Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST30
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
- 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced June 2009
(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
- Released January 2011
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Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm Z300 was announced 19 months earlier than the ST30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades against the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Samsung ST30
| Fujifilm Z300 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm Z300
| ST30 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | June 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST30
| Fujifilm Z300 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and the ST30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and ST30.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Samsung ST30 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-06-12 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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 | 36-180mm (5.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-6.4 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 9cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 87g (0.19 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $55 |