Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6500

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the S6500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS against the S6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and S6500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and S6500.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.