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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 2 years after the ST30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST30 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 35 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ST30 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the ST30.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST30.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XQ1 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography highlights
43
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
54
lighter than average (87 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
64
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than average (87g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
31
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
Samsung ST30 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (206g)
29
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (87 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST30
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-11-26 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 206 gr (0.45 lb) 87 gr (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 life 240 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
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