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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
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 S4000 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 24 months prior to the S6500 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S4000 scores versus the S6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon S6500

 S4000 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the FujiFilm S4000

 S6500 S4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon S6500

 S4000 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S4000 compared to the S6500.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and S6500 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and S6500.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Nikon S6500 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6500 Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon S6500
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Alternative name FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 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 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
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 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 life 300 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $170