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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 XP50 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon S6500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 12 months before the S6500 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the S6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm XP50 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S6500 Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm XP50 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon S6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the S6500.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and S6500.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
Nikon S6500 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
Nikon S6500 Travel photography details
64
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography details
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
Nikon S6500 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 220 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $170