Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S6500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was revealed around the same time to the S6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the S6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and S6500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and S6500.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.