Canon 100D vs Nikon S6500

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 100D versus Nikon S6500, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 100D (APS-C) and S6500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The 100D was announced 7 months later than the S6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 100D matches up against the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 100D and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Canon 100D versus Nikon S6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 100D vs the S6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and S6500 is 73 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and S6500.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 100D using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 100D will produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 100D will have a benefit in sensor innovation.