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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600

Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was revealed 3 years before the ST600 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades versus the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Samsung ST600

 Fujifilm S5 Pro ST600 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 ST600 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2007More modern by 30 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung ST600

 Fujifilm S5 Pro ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S5 Pro has got outer dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro against the ST600.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and ST600 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and ST600.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S5 Pro having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST600 will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (920 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography features
Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
46
lighter than competition (920g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
provides focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging info
Samsung ST600 Vlogging info
9
no video
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung ST600
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProSamsung ST600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Samsung ST600
Class Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2007-07-05 2010-01-06
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 448 not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $548 $330