Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500
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38 Features
46 Overall
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![Fujifilm XF1 front Fujifilm XF1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-XF1/Fujifilm-XF1-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S6500 front Nikon Coolpix S6500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500/Nikon-S6500-front.jpg)
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon S6500
Fujifilm XF1 | S6500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm XF1
S6500 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S6500
Fujifilm XF1 | S6500 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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).
See the Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-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 XF1 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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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 |