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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was released 12 months prior to the S6500 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S4500 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm S4500

 S6500 Fujifilm S4500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S4500 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the S6500.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and S6500 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and S6500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography info
Nikon S6500 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (543g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (543g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (250g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 shots -
Style of battery AA -
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $170