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Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon S100
  • Newer Model is Canon S120
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 S110 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon S110 and Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and S6500 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was brought out 3 months earlier than the S6500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S110 scores against the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon S6500

 S110 S6500 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon S110

 S6500 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon S6500

 S110 S6500 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S110 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with 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") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S110 and the S6500.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and S6500.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S110 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S6500 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Nikon S6500
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
64
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (250g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
37
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Nikon S6500
 Canon PowerShot S110Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $170