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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 12 months later than the ST6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm JX550 ST6500 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm JX550

 ST6500 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm JX550 ST6500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the ST6500.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and ST6500.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm JX550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
55
lighter than competitors (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
32
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung ST6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 -