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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ST6500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled very close to the ST6500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 ST6500 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
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Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ST6500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the ST6500.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ST6500.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
31
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
32
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSamsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Samsung ST6500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) -
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $430 -