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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
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 S200EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ST6500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was manufactured 18 months before the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S200EXR matches up versus the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Samsung ST6500

 S200EXR ST6500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 ST6500 S200EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung ST6500

 S200EXR ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR has external measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S200EXR against the ST6500.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and ST6500 is 54 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and ST6500.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST6500 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography highlights
45
has manual focus
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.6")
more heavy than competition (865g)
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography information
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography information
38
flash built-in
long zoom (436mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (865 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
34
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
missing Timelapse function
43
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging factors
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (865g)
32
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung ST6500
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSamsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Samsung ST6500
Otherwise known as FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 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 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865 grams (1.91 lbs) -
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 -