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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
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
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

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").

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The 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

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung ST6500

 S2500HD ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ST6500 S2500HD 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST6500

 S2500HD ST6500 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and ST6500 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography information
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
33
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung ST6500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung 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 -