Clicky

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced April 2011
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung ST80 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and ST80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z900EXR was introduced 16 months after the ST80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up versus the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Samsung ST80

 Fujifilm Z900EXR ST80 
AnnouncedApril 2011January 2010More modern by 16 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 ST80 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung ST80

 Fujifilm Z900EXR ST80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR against the ST80.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and ST80.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z900EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z900EXR provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography details
Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
65
includes touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
supports focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography features
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
39
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung ST80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSamsung ST80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Samsung ST80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-04-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 life 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $380 $249