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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled within a month of the S6500 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm T550 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm T550

 S6500 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm T550 S6500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the S6500.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and S6500.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Nikon S6500 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Nikon S6500 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average (136 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography information
47
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
35
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (136g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical 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 1 1
Launch cost $160 $170