Canon S200 vs Nikon S6500
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Canon S200 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 S200 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon S200 and Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and S6500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe S200 was introduced 14 months after the S6500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S200 scores versus the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon S200 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Nikon S6500
S200 | S6500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon S200
S6500 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Nikon S6500
S200 | S6500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon S200 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Canon S200 and Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S200 vs the S6500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon S200 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and S6500.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S6500 will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon S200 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $293 | $170 |