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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV205
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was introduced 24 months prior to the S6500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the AV200 scores versus the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Nikon S6500

 AV200 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the FujiFilm AV200

 S6500 AV200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon S6500

 AV200 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the AV200 against the S6500.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and S6500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and S6500.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
56
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography features
27
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6500 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon S6500
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 180 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $170