Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30
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39 Features
55 Overall
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![Fujifilm XQ1 front Fujifilm XQ1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-XQ1/Fujifilm-XQ1-front.jpg)
![Samsung ST30 front Samsung ST30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-ST30/Samsung-ST30-front.jpg)
98 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung ST30
Fujifilm XQ1 | ST30 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 35 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm XQ1
ST30 | Fujifilm XQ1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST30
Fujifilm XQ1 | ST30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XQ1-vs-Samsung-ST30-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XQ1-vs-Samsung-ST30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-XQ1-vs-Samsung-ST30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XQ1-vs-Samsung-ST30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Fujifilm XQ1 | Samsung ST30 | |
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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 |
Pricing at release | $500 | $55 |