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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Finepix Z91
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 Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was released within a month of the ST6500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Finepix Z90 scores against the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Samsung ST6500

 Finepix Z90 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 ST6500 Finepix Z90 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST6500

 Finepix Z90 ST6500 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the ST6500.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and ST6500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
68
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging features
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
32
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST6500
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Samsung ST6500
Also called Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 220 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $220 -