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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 12 months after the ST6500 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm S4200 ST6500 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm S4200

 ST6500 Fujifilm S4200 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm S4200 ST6500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the ST6500.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and ST6500 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and ST6500.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography info
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography advice
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Samsung ST6500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 -