Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500
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35 Overall
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![Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP70/Fujifilm-XP70-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S6500 front Nikon Coolpix S6500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500/Nikon-S6500-front.jpg)
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40 Features
51 Overall
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
- Updated by Fujifilm XP80
(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
- Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S6500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm XP70 was launched 13 months after the S6500 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades against the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon S6500
Fujifilm XP70 | S6500 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm XP70
S6500 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S6500
Fujifilm XP70 | S6500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 features external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the S6500.
![Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP70-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.
![Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP70-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and S6500.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP70-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP70-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 210 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45S | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $199 | $170 |