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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(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
Nikon S6500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon S6500

 JV100 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the FujiFilm JV100

 S6500 JV100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S6500

 JV100 S6500 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography info
Nikon S6500 Street photography info
55
lighter than others (126 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography details
Nikon S6500 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (126 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
49
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S6500
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix S6500
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