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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S6500

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and S6500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was announced 4 years prior to the S6500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the F70EXR grades vs the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Nikon S6500

 F70EXR S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 S6500 F70EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Nikon S6500

 F70EXR S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the F70EXR against the S6500.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and S6500.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S6500 will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography information
Nikon S6500 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography advice
31
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging info
Nikon S6500 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Nikon S6500
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Nikon Coolpix S6500
Otherwise known as FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $170