Canon N vs Nikon S6500
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Canon N vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Released January 2013

Canon N vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon N vs Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The N was revealed very close to the S6500 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the N scores versus the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The full galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon S6500
N | S6500 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon N
S6500 | N | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Nikon S6500
N | S6500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Canon N vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N offers physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N vs Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the N against the S6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon N vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and S6500.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon N vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G touch | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $170 |