Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S6500
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Introduced January 2014
(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
- Announced January 2013
Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 13 months after the S6500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon S6500
Fujifilm S8600 | S6500 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm S8600
S6500 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S6500
Fujifilm S8600 | S6500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the S6500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and S6500 is 76 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and S6500.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S8600 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450 gr (0.99 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 3 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 |
Retail price | $200 | $170 |