Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung ST150F

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ST150F (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 20 months later than the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the ST150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and ST150F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and ST150F.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST150F will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.