FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JV105
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Released January 2013

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JV100 was released 3 years before the S6500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the JV100 scores versus the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon S6500
JV100 | S6500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the FujiFilm JV100
S6500 | JV100 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S6500
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JV100 vs the S6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and S6500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and S6500.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S6500 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Also called | FinePix JV105 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 ID | NP-45A | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $99 | $170 |