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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 3 years after the ST6500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm S9400W ST6500 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 ST6500 Fujifilm S9400W 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm S9400W ST6500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the ST6500.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and ST6500 is 61 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and ST6500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9400W provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670g)
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
54
great battery life (500 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography features
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography features
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging details
26
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (670g)
32
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSamsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Samsung ST6500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) -
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 500 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $330 -