FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix Z71
(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

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Z70 was launched 11 months before the ST6500 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z70 matches up versus the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Samsung ST6500
Z70 | ST6500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the FujiFilm Z70
ST6500 | Z70 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST6500
Z70 | ST6500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z70 offers external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z70 against the ST6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and ST6500.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST6500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Samsung ST6500 |
Also referred to as | FinePix Z71 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 9cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $130 | - |