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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S4500 versus Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was launched 12 months after the ST6500 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades against the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm S4500 ST6500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm S4500

 ST6500 Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm S4500 ST6500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 has physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 versus Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the ST6500.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and ST6500 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and ST6500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4500 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
36
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography info
Samsung ST6500 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (543g)
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography information
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography advice
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (543g)
32
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) -
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 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 -