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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and ST30 (1/3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was released 4 years after the ST30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades against the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm XQ2 ST30 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 ST30 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm XQ2 ST30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the ST30.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST30.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XQ2 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography advice
Samsung ST30 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (206g)
54
lighter than others (87 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography info
Samsung ST30 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST30 Travel photography factors
64
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (206g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
65
lighter than others (87 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Timelapse function
31
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging features
Samsung ST30 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (87g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST30
 Fujifilm XQ2Samsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
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 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 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 rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 87 gr (0.19 lb)
Physical 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 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $55