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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 24 months after the S6100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the S6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm T500 S6100 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm T500

 S6100 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm T500 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S6100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the S6100.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and S6100.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm T500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S6100
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $195