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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and ST700 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 2 years after the ST700 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades vs the ST700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung ST700

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST700 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 36 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ST700 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST700

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the ST700.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST700 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung ST700 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Samsung ST700 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography info
Samsung ST700 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery power (240 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (206g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (206g)
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST700
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung ST700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
External flash
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $280