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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S6500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed within a month of the S6500 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the S6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm F900EXR S6500 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 S6500 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm F900EXR S6500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F900EXR features external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by 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") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the S6500.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S6500 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S6500.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography info
Nikon S6500 Street photography info
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography info
Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
bad battery power (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging info
Nikon S6500 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $170