Fujifilm FinePix S4800 vs Samsung ST30

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and the Samsung ST30, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 was introduced in January 2013 and Samsung ST30 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung ST30 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S4800
      4. Advantage of Samsung ST30
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Samsung ST30.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Video Capture
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Fujifilm S4800
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S4800 over Samsung ST30.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 vs Samsung ST30
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix S4800.

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST30
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST30 over Fujifilm FinePix S4800.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 vs Samsung ST30
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Lighter 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz) vs 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung ST30.

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST93
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST6500
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST80
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST95
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Samsung ST30
        Video Capture
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Samsung ST30
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Samsung ST30 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Samsung ST30 features a 10 megapixel 1/3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.8 x 3.6 mm and a total area of 13 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Samsung ST30 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Samsung ST30 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S4800, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung ST30. Fujifilm FinePix S4800 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m on Fujifilm FinePix S4800..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 body has dimensions of 122 x 93 x 100 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 3.94") and Samsung ST30 body has dimensions of 82 x 52 x 17 mm (3.23 x 2.05 x 0.67"). Fujifilm FinePix S4800 weighs 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz) and Samsung ST30 weighs 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

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      93 mm

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      52 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Samsung ST30

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Samsung ST30 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      BAD
      38
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      POOR
      45
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      41
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Samsung ST30 and give them scores of 55 and 29 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      29

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      BAD
      19
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      33
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Samsung ST30

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)


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