Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon Coolpix S6900

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and the Nikon Coolpix S6900, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro was introduced in July 2007 and Nikon Coolpix S6900 was introduced in February 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S6900 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 9.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon Coolpix S6900.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro over Nikon Coolpix S6900.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      RAW Support vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S6900

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S6900 over Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4256 x 2848 vs 4608 x 3456
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Live View vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs Micro
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) vs 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon Coolpix S6900
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon Coolpix S6900
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S6900 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 460k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Nikon Coolpix S6900 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Nikon Coolpix S6900 with Fully Articulated screen


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S6900.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Nikon Coolpix S6900 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S6900 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S6900

      Nikon Coolpix S6900 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon Coolpix S6900

      Nikon Coolpix S6900 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Nikon Coolpix S6900

      Nikon Coolpix S6900 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S6900 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot. Nikon Coolpix S6900 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S6900. Nikon Coolpix S6900 can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and 2.80 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix S6900. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro also accepts external flash which can be connected via X-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support). The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91") and Nikon Coolpix S6900 body has dimensions of 99 x 58 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.28 x 1.1"). Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S6900 weighs 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      147 mm

      113 mm

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      99 mm

      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon Coolpix S6900

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon Coolpix S6900 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      GOOD
      70
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      GOOD
      72
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon Coolpix S6900 and give them scores of 57 and 64 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      OVERALL
      57
      OVERALL
      64

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      GOOD
      72
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix S6900

      BAD
      36
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


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