Canon S100 vs Nikon S6500

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon S100 vs Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and S6500 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was brought out 12 months before the S6500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S100 grades vs the S6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S100 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S100 and the S6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and S6500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S6500 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S100 will be behind in sensor innovation.