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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
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 F800EXR vs Nikon S6500 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and S6500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 5 months earlier than the S6500 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores vs the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm F800EXR S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 S6500 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm F800EXR S6500 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the S6500.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and S6500 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and S6500.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography information
43
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon S6500 Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography details
Nikon S6500 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography details
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography details
49
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S6500 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-25 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $170