Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST80
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Portability
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36 Features
34 Overall
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96 Imaging
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched June 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades against the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Samsung ST80
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Fujifilm Z300
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST80
| Fujifilm Z300 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 features external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the ST80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and ST80.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST80 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Fujifilm Z300 Street photography features
Samsung ST80 Street photography features
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography info
Samsung ST80 Travel photography info
features focus by touch
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
has touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
Photography Glossary
Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Samsung ST80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Samsung ST80 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-6.4 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 lb) | 118 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $249 |