Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung ST6500
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2000
- Refreshed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
(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
- Announced January 2011
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung ST6500, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm S1 Pro was unveiled 11 years earlier than the ST6500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores versus the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Samsung ST6500
| Fujifilm S1 Pro | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
| ST6500 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 | August 2000 | Newer by 127 months | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 200k | Sharper screen (+260k dot) | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung ST6500
| Fujifilm S1 Pro | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 Pro enjoys outer dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro compared to the ST6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and ST6500 is 56 and 99 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and ST6500.
As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will show more detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Samsung ST6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Samsung ST6500 |
| Category | Pro DSLR | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2000-08-08 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 320 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Available lenses | 309 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 200 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 90% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 15.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 820 grams (1.81 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $2,000 | - |