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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and ST93 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 2 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST93 
IntroducedNovember 2013April 2011More recent by 32 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ST93 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST93 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 has outer 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) whilst the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the ST93.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST93 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST93.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung ST93 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others in class (206g)
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography info
Samsung ST93 Travel photography info
64
good battery (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (206g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (206g)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST93
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-26 2011-04-20
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 area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 -