Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500
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![Fujifilm X-S1 front Fujifilm X-S1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-S1/Fujifilm-X-S1-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Announced November 2011
(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
- Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and S6500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 13 months before the S6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Nikon S6500
Fujifilm X-S1 | S6500 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm X-S1
S6500 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon S6500
Fujifilm X-S1 | S6500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 features outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the S6500.
![Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-S1-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and S6500 is 52 and 92 respectively.
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and S6500.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S6500 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-S1-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-S1-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 X-S1 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S1 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-S1 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-11-24 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-624mm (26.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 920 grams (2.03 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-95 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $399 | $170 |