Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon S6500
Fujifilm S9400W | S6500 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm S9400W
S6500 | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S6500
Fujifilm S9400W | S6500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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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 |