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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was introduced 13 months later than the S6500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S9400W S6500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 S6500 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S9400W S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the S6500.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and S6500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and S6500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9400W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography info
Nikon S6500 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
Nikon S6500 Sports photography information
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
54
good battery life (500 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 grams (1.48 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
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 All around 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 life 500 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $330 $170