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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was launched 3 years prior to the S6500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the JZ500 matches up versus the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S6500

 JZ500 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S6500 JZ500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6500

 JZ500 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 versus the S6500.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and S6500.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Nikon S6500 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6500 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Nikon S6500 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6500
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $170