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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(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 ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Z300 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the ST90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Samsung ST90

 Fujifilm Z300 ST90 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Fujifilm Z300

 ST90 Fujifilm Z300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST90

 Fujifilm Z300 ST90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 has physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the ST90.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and ST90.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST90 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Samsung ST90
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (155g)
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Samsung ST90
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
Samsung ST90 Travel photography information
54
features focus via touch
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155g)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
31
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Samsung ST90
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (155 grams)
27
good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Samsung ST90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-06-12 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $150