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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and ST100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 3 years after the ST100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung ST100

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST100 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ST100 Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kCrisper screen (+232k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST100

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the ST100.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST100.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST100 will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
64
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (240 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST100
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung ST100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 life 240 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $250