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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and ST6500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was released 2 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST6500 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ST6500 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the ST6500.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST6500 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST6500.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
43
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography details
Samsung ST6500 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206g)
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery (240 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (206g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
74
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging details
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (206g)
32
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung ST6500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 206g (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 -