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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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 January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and ST93 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was manufactured 3 years later than the ST93 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm XQ2 ST93 
IntroducedJanuary 2015April 2011Fresher by 46 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 ST93 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm XQ2 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 provides outer 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 ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the ST93.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST93 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST93.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST93 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography details
Samsung ST93 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST93 Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (240 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography info
Samsung ST93 Travel photography info
64
great battery (240 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (240 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse function
38
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging information
Samsung ST93 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST93
 Fujifilm XQ2Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
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 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
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 Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 -