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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
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 T300 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 17 months earlier than the S6500 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the T300 grades versus the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Nikon S6500

 T300 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the FujiFilm T300

 S6500 T300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S6500

 T300 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the T300 against the S6500.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and S6500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and S6500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged T300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography info
Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging details
Nikon S6500 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S6500
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 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 file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 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 180 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 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
Retail price $250 $170