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Samsung ST6500 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison

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Samsung ST6500

16 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Fujifilm XP130

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Samsung ST6500 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Samsung ST6500, which was introduced in January 2011 is a Ultracompact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Fujifilm XP130, which was introduced in January 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor. As you can see, ST6500 is 7 years older than XP130. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-01-19
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 26-130 mm Zoom Lens
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Unknown continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • g. 102 x 57 x 19 mm

Fujifilm XP130 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-01-24
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 207g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Samsung ST6500 over Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Weight
g vs 207 g 207 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 28mm 2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 4.90 faster lens at tele


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP130 over Samsung ST6500
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 130mm 10 mm longer tele reach
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Common Weaknesses of Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
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Samsung ST6500 vs Fujifilm XP130: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung ST6500 has external dimensions of 102 x 57 x 19 mm (4.02 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs (including batteries). Fujifilm XP130 has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130. Samsung ST6500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Fujifilm XP130.

Samsung ST6500 vs Fujifilm XP130 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130.

Samsung ST6500 vs Fujifilm XP130 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130.
Samsung ST6500 vs Fujifilm XP130 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung ST6500 is 207g lighter than the Fujifilm XP130 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

ST6500
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

ST6500
XP130
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Samsung ST6500 vs Fujifilm XP130: Sensor Comparison

Both Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 have 1/2.3" sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the ST6500 and XP130 sensor size comparison.

Samsung ST6500 vs Fujifilm XP130 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 Cameras


Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Samsung ST6500 vs Fujifilm XP130 Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung ST6500 features a 26-130 mm 5× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP130 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens.

Samsung ST6500 has 2mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XP130. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm XP130 has 10mm longer telezoom reach than the Samsung ST6500. However, with a max aperture of f, Samsung ST6500 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ST6500
XP130
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ST6500
XP130
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ST6500
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ST6500
XP130
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung ST6500 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Samsung ST6500 for Street Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Street Photography

GOOD
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Samsung ST6500 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Sports Photography

POOR
Fast Lens at Tele: f
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Samsung ST6500 for Daily Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Body Thickness 19mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
207g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Samsung ST6500 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Landscape Photography

POOR
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Samsung ST6500 vs Fujifilm XP130: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung ST6500 and Fujifilm XP130 scores compare:

Samsung ST6500
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #136 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1174 out of 1221 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XP130
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #436 out of 1221 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP130 has a higher Overall Score than the Samsung ST6500 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung ST6500 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Samsung ST6500 Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Brand Samsung Fujifilm
Announced 2011-01-19 2018-01-24
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 27.72mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-130 mm (5×) 28-140 mm (5x)
Max Aperture no lens F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range n/a 9cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range n/a 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats n/a H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight n/a 207g
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm 110 x 71 x 28mm
Battery Life n/a 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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