Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100
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![Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS/Canon-SX500-IS-front.jpg)
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39 Features
39 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2012
- Successor is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Released February 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX500 IS was revealed 19 months after the S6100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX500 IS matches up against the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon S6100
SX500 IS | S6100 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon SX500 IS
S6100 | SX500 IS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S6100
SX500 IS | S6100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the S6100.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and S6100 is 80 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and S6100.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX500 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/1600s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 195 shots | 210 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $299 | $195 |