Samsung ST80 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison

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Samsung ST80

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Fujifilm XP130

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Samsung ST80 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Samsung ST80, which was introduced in January 2010 is a Ultracompact camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm XP130, which was introduced in January 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, ST80 is 8 years older than XP130. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-01-06

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 4800 ( expands to 6400)

35-105 mm F3.3-5.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

118g. 92 x 55 x 19 mm

Fujifilm XP130 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-01-24

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

10.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

207g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Samsung ST80 over Fujifilm FinePix XP130

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO	4.800 vs 3.200	50% higher Max ISO
Weight	118 g vs 207 g	89 g lighter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide	3.30 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	5.0m vs 4.4m	0.6m longer range

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP130 over Samsung ST80

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 14 MP	14% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1500s	faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	28mm vs 35mm	7 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	140mm vs 105mm	35 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	5x vs 3×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.50	faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds

Common Weaknesses of Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality

Samsung ST80 vs Fujifilm XP130: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung ST80 has external dimensions of 92 x 55 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.75″) and weighs 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XP130 has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130. Samsung ST80 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Fujifilm XP130.

Comparison image of Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung ST80 is significantly lighter (89g ) than the Fujifilm XP130 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

ST80

XP130

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

ST80

XP130

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Samsung ST80 vs Fujifilm XP130: Sensor Comparison

Samsung ST80 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm XP130 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the ST80 and XP130 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130 Cameras

Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Samsung ST80 vs Fujifilm XP130 Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung ST80 features a 35-105 mm F3.3-5.5 3× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP130 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens.

Fujifilm XP130 has 7mm wider coverage than the Samsung ST80. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.30, Samsung ST80 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm XP130 has 35mm longer reach than the Samsung ST80. At f4.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ST80

XP130

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ST80

XP130

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ST80

XP130

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ST80

XP130

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung ST80 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Samsung ST80 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP130 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Samsung ST80 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
Focus Points
105 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Samsung ST80 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP130 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
118g
Body Thickness 19mm
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Compact Body
207g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Samsung ST80 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Samsung ST80 vs Fujifilm XP130: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung ST80 and Fujifilm XP130 scores compare:

Samsung ST80

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #22 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #782 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP130

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #1 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #440 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP130 has a higher Overall Score than the Samsung ST80 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST80 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samsung ST80	Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Brand	Samsung	Fujifilm
Announced	2010-01-06	2018-01-24
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	27.72mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4320 x 3240	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	4,800 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	6400 ISO	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	35-105 mm (3×)	28-140 mm (5x)
Max Aperture	F3.3-5.5	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	5cm	9cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1500s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.00 m	4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	118g	207g
Dimensions	92 x 55 x 19mm	110 x 71 x 28mm
Battery Life	n/a	240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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