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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 24 months earlier than the S6500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the JX300 grades against the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S6500

 JX300 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S6500 JX300 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S6500

 JX300 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the JX300 versus the S6500.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and S6500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6500 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Nikon S6500 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
31
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Nikon S6500 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others (130g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S6500
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $110 $170