Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500
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51 Overall
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon S6500
S110 | S6500 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon S110
S6500 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon S6500
S110 | S6500 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Canon S110 and Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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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 |