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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
Nikon S6500
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S6500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 3 months before the S6500 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm XF1 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm XF1

 S6500 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm XF1 S6500 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the S6500.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and S6500 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and S6500.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon S6500 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Nikon S6500
61
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography information
Nikon S6500 Travel photography information
60
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm XF1Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XF1 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $170