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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S6500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S9900w versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was unveiled 2 years after the S6500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores against the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S9900w S6500 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 S6500 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm S9900w S6500 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9900w versus Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the S6500.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and S6500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and S6500.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9900w provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography info
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography info
Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Travel photography highlights
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $719 $170