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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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 JX550 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 12 months prior to the S6500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm JX550 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S6500 Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm JX550 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the S6500.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and S6500.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography details
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
Nikon S6500 Street photography features
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
32
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (113g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
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 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $170