FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
(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
- Released January 2011
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Following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S2500HD was manufactured 6 months before the ST6500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S2500HD matches up versus the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung ST6500
| S2500HD | ST6500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
| ST6500 | S2500HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST6500
| S2500HD | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
| Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD features external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD versus the ST6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and ST6500 is 78 and 99 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and ST6500.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung ST6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung ST6500 |
| Also called as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | 337 grams (0.74 lbs) | - |
| Physical 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 Overall 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 model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $200 | - |