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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
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 S4800 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 2 years later than the ST6500 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm S4800 ST6500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm S4800

 ST6500 Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm S4800 ST6500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 features external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 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).

Check the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the ST6500.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and ST6500 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and ST6500.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S4800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
37
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (518 grams)
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography info
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
54
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (518 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (518g)
32
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-30 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $229 -