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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(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
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
  • Announced January 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Samsung ST6500

 Z70 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the FujiFilm Z70

 ST6500 Z70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST6500

 Z70 ST6500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

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

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
73
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
23
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging features
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
32
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung ST6500
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Samsung ST6500
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 -