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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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 S9200 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S9200 versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was unveiled 13 months later than the S6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades against the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S9200 S6500 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm S9200

 S6500 Fujifilm S9200 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S9200 S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9200 versus Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the S6500.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and S6500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and S6500.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography advice
37
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9200
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9200
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
54
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others (250g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography details
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery pack (500 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
26
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (670g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
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 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 500 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $170