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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ST93 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 3 months before the ST93 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the ST93 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 ST93 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ST93 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the ST93.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ST93.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography information
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
38
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung ST93
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSamsung ST93
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Samsung ST93
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-04-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4 -
Microphone 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 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $430 -