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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched June 2009
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was launched 19 months earlier than the ST6500 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up against the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm Z300 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm Z300

 ST6500 Fujifilm Z300 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2009More modern by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm Z300 ST6500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the ST6500.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z300 and ST6500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (155g)
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
54
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography information
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (155 grams)
32
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Samsung ST6500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-06-12 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 155 gr (0.34 lb) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 -