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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
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 S2950 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was unveiled 24 months before the S6500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2950 scores against the S6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon S6500

 S2950 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the FujiFilm S2950

 S6500 S2950 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S6500

 S2950 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has sizing 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 S2950 and Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2950 compared to the S6500.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and S6500 is 76 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and S6500.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography information
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good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
Nikon S6500 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6500 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
60
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6500 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon S6500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Also called as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 437g (0.96 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
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 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 life 300 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $170