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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled about the same time to the S6500 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm T500 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm T500

 S6500 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm T500 S6500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the S6500.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and S6500.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Nikon S6500 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
35
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $170