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Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm T500 Comparison

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Nikon S6100

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm T500 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing S6100 and T500, two Compact cameras from Nikon and Fujifilm. Nikon Coolpix S6100 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera and Fujifilm FinePix T500 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Nikon S6100 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Fujifilm T500 was launched in January 2013. There is 23 months difference between S6100 and T500 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger T500, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S6100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 175g. 98 x 58 x 27 mm

Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 -
  • 24-288 mm 3.4-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 136g. 99 x 57 x 26 mm mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S6100 over Fujifilm FinePix T500
Internal Storage
20 MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO
3.200 vs 0 0% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix T500 over Nikon Coolpix S6100
Weight
136 g vs 175 g 39 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
288mm vs 196mm 92 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
12× vs 7× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.40 vs 3.70 faster lens at wide
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Fujifilm FinePix T500
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Fujifilm FinePix T500
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm T500: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6100 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.06″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm T500 has external dimensions of and weighs 136 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500. Fujifilm T500 is 1mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Nikon S6100 but it is also 1mm wider.

Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm T500 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500.

Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm T500 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500.
Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm T500 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm T500 is significantly lighter (39g ) than the Nikon S6100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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S6100
T500
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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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S6100
T500
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S6100 nor Fujifilm FinePix T500 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S6100's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm T500's 2.7 screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm T500: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500 have 1/2.3-inch sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the S6100 and T500 sensor size comparison.

Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500 Cameras


Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm T500 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm T500 features a 24-288 mm 3.4-6.9 12× zoom lens.

Fujifilm T500 has 4mm wider coverage than the Nikon S6100. At f3.40, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm T500 has 92mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon S6100. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Nikon S6100 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100
T500
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

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S6100
T500
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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S6100
T500
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

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S6100
T500
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm T500: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm T500 scores compare:

Nikon S6100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #185 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #793 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Fujifilm T500
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S6100 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Brand Nikon Fujifilm
Announced 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 0 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-196 mm (7×) 24-288 mm (12×)
Max Aperture F3.7-5.6 3.4-6.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.70"
Resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.50 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 175g 136g
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm 99 x 57 x 26 mmmm
Battery Life 210 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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