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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and ST95 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was announced 2 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the ST95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung ST95

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST95 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ST95 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST95

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the ST95.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST95 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST95.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST95 will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Samsung ST95
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (206g)
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography details
Samsung ST95 Sports photography details
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography information
Samsung ST95 Travel photography information
64
good battery life (240 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (206 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
38
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (206g)
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST95
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung ST95
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand 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 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
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 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) -
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 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 -
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 One One
Pricing at launch $500 $145