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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP130
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Samsung ST6500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was announced 6 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades vs the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm XP120 ST6500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2011Fresher by 73 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm XP120

 ST6500 Fujifilm XP120 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm XP120 ST6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the ST6500.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and ST6500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm XP120 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography advice
67
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
43
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
32
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Samsung ST6500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Samsung ST6500
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $229 -