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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released around the same time to the ST6500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the AX350 matches up against the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Samsung ST6500

 AX350 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ST6500 AX350 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung ST6500

 AX350 ST6500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and 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") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AX350 and the ST6500.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and ST6500.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography information
29
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography info
30
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
56
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
28
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung ST6500
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Samsung ST6500
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 168 gr (0.37 lb) -
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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 -