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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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 SL300 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 12 months before the S6500 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the S6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm SL300 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm SL300

 S6500 Fujifilm SL300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm SL300 S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the S6500.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and S6500 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and S6500.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography info
Nikon S6500 Travel photography info
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (250g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $170