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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was released 4 years prior to the S6500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm A150 scores against the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm A150 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm A150

 S6500 Fujifilm A150 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm A150 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 features physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has sizing 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 A150 and Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 compared to the S6500.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A150 and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and S6500.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography features
Nikon S6500 Street photography features
54
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography details
Nikon S6500 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography info
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6500 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-04 2013-01-08
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $170