Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S6500
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91 Imaging
35 Features
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91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
- Updated by Canon SX270 HS
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2013
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up against the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Nikon S6500
| SX260 HS | S6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon SX260 HS
| S6500 | SX260 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | June 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S6500
| SX260 HS | S6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the S6500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and S6500 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and S6500.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography factors
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
Nikon S6500 Street photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Canon SX260 HS Travel photography details
Nikon S6500 Travel photography details
lighter than competition (231 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography details
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Canon SX260 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon S6500 Vlogging factors
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-06-04 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| 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 | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6L | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $349 | $170 |