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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was launched 4 years before the S6500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the S6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S1500 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm S1500

 S6500 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S1500 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the S6500.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and S6500 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and S6500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography information
Nikon S6500 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6500 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
very long reach (396mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging information
Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $170