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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out within a month of the ST6500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AV250 scores against the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung ST6500

 AV250 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ST6500 AV250 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung ST6500

 AV250 ST6500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 vs the ST6500.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and ST6500.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography information
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography information
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
73
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography advice
32
fast max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging advice
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
32
quite wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung ST6500
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Samsung ST6500
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 -