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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Older Model is 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S6500 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 20 months after the S6500 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the S6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm X30 S6500 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2013More modern by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm X30

 S6500 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm X30 S6500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the S6500.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and S6500 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and S6500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S6500 will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography info
Nikon S6500 Street photography info
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (423 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography info
Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
62
good battery life (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (470 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
50
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging info
Nikon S6500 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (423g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-08-26 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 423 gr (0.93 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $170