Nikon S6500 Alternatives
The S6500 is positioned #84 out of 244 in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Below is a short recap of the S6500.
16MP
1/2.3"
250 grams
25-300mm (f2.8-5.9)

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43
does have HDMI support
flash built-in
good minimum ISO (100)
good sized screen (3 inch)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
external flash not possible
Underneath are various rivals to the Nikon Coolpix S6500 listed by their overall score. It is possible to view a extensive review of every camera or a comparison with the Nikon S6500 by clicking the links below each camera card. You can click on the symbol to check out a visual comparison or click here to see all of them side by side.
#1 Panasonic ZS80
20MP
1/2.3"
327 grams
24-720mm (f3.3-6.4)

Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
comes with touch focus
delivers RAW formats
does have HDMI support
flash built-in
does not have phase detect AF
external flash not possible
lack of external microphone jack
lack of headphone jack

#2 Panasonic ZS70
20MP
1/2.3"
322 grams
24-720mm (f3.3-6.4)

Portability
87 Imaging
46 Features
70 Overall
55
87 Imaging
46 Features
70 Overall
55
comes with touch focus
delivers RAW formats
does have HDMI support
flash built-in
does not have phase detect AF
external flash not possible
lack of external microphone jack
lack of headphone jack

#3 Canon SX740 HS
21MP
1/2.3"
299 grams
24-960mm (f3.3-6.9)

Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
54
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
54
does have HDMI support
flash built-in
good minimum ISO (100)
good resolution screen (922 k dot)
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
external flash not possible
lack of external microphone jack

#4 Sony HX99
18MP
1/2.3-inch
242 grams
24-720mm (f3.5-6.4)

Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
67 Overall
53
91 Imaging
45 Features
67 Overall
53
delivers RAW formats
does have HDMI support
flash built-in
good minimum ISO (80)
does not have phase detect AF
external flash not possible
lack of external microphone jack
lack of headphone jack

#5 Sony HX90V
18MP
1/2.3"
245 grams
24-720mm (f3.5-6.4)

Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
63 Overall
51
91 Imaging
43 Features
63 Overall
51
does have HDMI support
flash built-in
good minimum ISO (80)
good resolution screen (921 k dot)
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
external flash not possible
lack of external microphone jack

#6 Canon SX730 HS
20.3MP
1/2.3"
300 grams
24-960mm (f3.3-6.9)

Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
51
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
51
does have HDMI support
flash built-in
good minimum ISO (80)
good resolution screen (922 k dot)
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
external flash not possible
lack of external microphone jack

#7 Panasonic ZS60
18MP
1/2.3"
282 grams
24-720mm (f3.3-6.4)

Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51
comes with touch focus
delivers RAW formats
does have HDMI support
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
does not have phase detect AF
external flash not possible
lack of external microphone jack

#8 Nikon A900
20MP
1/2.3"
289 grams
24-840mm (f3.4-6.9)

Portability
88 Imaging
46 Features
58 Overall
50
88 Imaging
46 Features
58 Overall
50
does have HDMI support
flash built-in
good minimum ISO (80)
good resolution screen (921 k dot)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
external flash not possible

#9 Nikon A1000
16MP
1/2.3"
330 grams
24-840mm (f3.4-6.9)

Portability
86 Imaging
42 Features
64 Overall
50
86 Imaging
42 Features
64 Overall
50
comes with touch focus
delivers RAW formats
does have HDMI support
flash built-in
does not have phase detect AF
external flash not possible
lack of external microphone jack
lack of headphone jack
