Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST6500

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST6500, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was announced 6 years earlier than the ST6500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up versus the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro comes with physical dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 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).

Look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the ST6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and ST6500 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and ST6500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.