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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was released 11 months before the ST6500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1800 grades against the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung ST6500

 S1800 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the FujiFilm S1800

 ST6500 S1800 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung ST6500

 S1800 ST6500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1800 vs the ST6500.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and ST6500 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and ST6500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Samsung ST6500 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
32
really wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung ST6500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung ST6500
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) -
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 -