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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 4 years prior to the S6500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up against the S6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm Z35 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S6500 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm Z35 S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 features outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the S6500.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and S6500.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography features
Nikon S6500 Sports photography features
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $130 $170