Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S6500
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Revealed March 2009
(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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Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX1 IS versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX1 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the S6500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX1 IS grades vs the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon S6500
| SX1 IS | S6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon SX1 IS
| S6500 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 46 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon S6500
| SX1 IS | S6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX1 IS versus Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS vs the S6500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and S6500 is 64 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and S6500.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 615g (1.36 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $600 | $170 |
