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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X20
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 X10 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S6500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 6 months prior to the S6500 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the S6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm X10 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm X10

 S6500 Fujifilm X10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm X10 S6500 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the S6500.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and S6500 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and S6500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S6500 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography info
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
60
great battery power (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (250g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging information
Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-11 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $170