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Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP120
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 XP130 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP130 versus Samsung ST6500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was manufactured 7 years after the ST6500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up versus the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm XP130 ST6500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm XP130

 ST6500 Fujifilm XP130 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm XP130 ST6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 has outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 against the ST6500.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP130 and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and ST6500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP130 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
69
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low battery life (240 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (240 CIPA)
43
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
32
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Samsung ST6500
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-01-24 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lb) -
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 240 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $171 -