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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6500

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6500 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the S6500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S6500

 SX200 IS S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S6500 SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6500

 SX200 IS S6500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS versus the S6500.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and S6500 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and S6500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Nikon S6500 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (250g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6500
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NB-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $170