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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released 4 years earlier than the S6500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3000 IS scores versus the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S6500

 A3000 IS S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S6500 A3000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S6500

 A3000 IS S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS against the S6500.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and S6500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and S6500.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Nikon S6500 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S6500
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NB-8L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $240 $170