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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 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
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 12 months before the S6500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm JZ100 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S6500 Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm JZ100 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the S6500.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S6500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Nikon S6500
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography details
Nikon S6500 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6500 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
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)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
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 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 NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $190 $170