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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released around the same time to the S6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the S6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S8500 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm S8500

 S6500 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S8500 S6500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the S6500.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and S6500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and S6500.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography features
32
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6500 Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $170