FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung ST6500

Below is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released within a month of the ST6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the AV200 matches up vs the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV200 compared to the ST6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and ST6500.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.