Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S6500
Portability
54 Imaging
40 Features
71 Overall
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54 Imaging
40 Features
71 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
(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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Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and S6500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released very close to the S6500 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon S6500
| Fujifilm HS50 EXR | S6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
| S6500 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon S6500
| Fujifilm HS50 EXR | S6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the S6500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S6500 is 54 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S6500.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Nikon S6500 Street photography info
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (808g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography info
Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
good battery power (500 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (808g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography factors
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S6500 Vlogging factors
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (808 grams)
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
| 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 surface 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 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 808 gr (1.78 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") | 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 | 500 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $500 | $170 |
