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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and S6500 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was brought out 9 months later than the S6500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades against the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm X-M1 S6500 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2013More recent by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 S6500 Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm X-M1 S6500 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has specifications 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 differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the S6500.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and S6500 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and S6500.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The younger Fujifilm X-M1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Nikon S6500
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography info
Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6500 Vlogging advice
31
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm X-M1Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-09-17 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $170