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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured within a month of the S6500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S8300 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm S8300

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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S8300 S6500 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the S6500.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and S6500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and S6500.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography details
Nikon S6500 Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (670g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
53
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than average (670g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 1920x1080 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $170