Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung ST6500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was announced 18 months earlier than the ST6500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm J30 versus Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the ST6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and ST6500.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.