• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm XP150 advantages over Nikon S6500

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos

Nikon S6500 advantages over Fujifilm XP150

  • Less expensive
    $220 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.1 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    153g vs 205g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus TG-610

Fujifilm XP150
Olympus TG-610
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-610

Nikon S6500
Olympus TG-610
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-610

Compared to Olympus TG-810

Fujifilm XP150
Olympus TG-810
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-810

Nikon S6500
Olympus TG-810
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-810

Compared to Olympus TG-830

Fujifilm XP150
Olympus TG-830
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830

Nikon S6500
Olympus TG-830
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830

Compared to Samsung WB50F

Fujifilm XP150
Samsung WB50F
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB50F

Nikon S6500
Samsung WB50F
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB50F

Compared to Samsung WB35F

Fujifilm XP150
Samsung WB35F
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB35F

Nikon S6500
Samsung WB35F
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F

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