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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6500

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6500 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the S6500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the S6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S6500

 A1100 IS S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon A1100 IS

 S6500 A1100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S6500

 A1100 IS S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS versus the S6500.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and S6500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6500 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S6500 Vlogging info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S6500
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $170