FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung ST6500
| S2800HD | ST6500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
| ST6500 | S2800HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung ST6500
| S2800HD | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen size | 3" | 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.
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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and ST6500 is 75 and 99 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Samsung 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 | - |