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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 24 months prior to the S6500 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3200 scores vs the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon S6500

 S3200 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the FujiFilm S3200

 S6500 S3200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S6500

 S3200 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S3200 and the S6500.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and S6500 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and S6500.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (540g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
46
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (540g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging details
Nikon S6500 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (540g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S6500
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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 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) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $190 $170