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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XQ2 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and ST6500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 4 years after the ST6500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores vs the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm XQ2 ST6500 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 ST6500 Fujifilm XQ2 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm XQ2 ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the ST6500.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST6500 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST6500.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST6500 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
43
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (206g)
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography advice
64
good battery (240 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (206 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
74
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (206g)
32
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm XQ2Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Samsung ST6500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
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 surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) -
Physical 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 All around 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 -