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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched 11 months before the ST6500 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2800HD scores versus the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung ST6500

 S2800HD ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ST6500 S2800HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST6500

 S2800HD ST6500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD against the ST6500.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and ST6500 is 75 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and ST6500.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
29
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography features
Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography factors
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging features
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
32
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST6500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung ST6500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung ST6500
Other name FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-19
Body design 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 437g (0.96 lb) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $260 -