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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured 3 years before the S6500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1800 matches up versus the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon S6500

 S1800 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the FujiFilm S1800

 S6500 S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S6500

 S1800 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1800 versus the S6500.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and S6500 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and S6500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography features
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Nikon S6500 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6500 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (250 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6500 Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S6500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $170