Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon S6500
Fujifilm SL300 | S6500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm SL300
S6500 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon S6500
Fujifilm SL300 | S6500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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).
See the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon S6500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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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 |