Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6500

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 19 months later than the S6500 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the S6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS against the S6500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and S6500 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and S6500.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.