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Canon G11 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon G11 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Updated by Canon G12
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon G11 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon G11 and Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and S6500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was brought out 4 years prior to the S6500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the G11 scores against the S6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon S6500

 G11 S6500 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon G11

 S6500 G11 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013December 2009More recent by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon S6500

 G11 S6500 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G11 offers external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G11 vs the S6500.

Canon G11 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and S6500 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and S6500.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G11 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S6500 will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G11
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
47
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Nikon S6500
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others (375 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (375g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
60
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (375 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G11 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Nikon S6500
 Canon PowerShot G11Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-12-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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