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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP80
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 XP90 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S6500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 3 years after the S6500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm XP90 S6500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm XP90

 S6500 Fujifilm XP90 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S6500

 Fujifilm XP90 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 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).

Compare the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the S6500.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and S6500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and S6500.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography factors
Nikon S6500 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6500 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
bad battery (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (210 CIPA)
49
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S6500
 Fujifilm XP90Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XP90 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-15 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $170