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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 8 months later than the S6500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX510 HS scores versus the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon S6500

 SX510 HS S6500 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2013Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon SX510 HS

 S6500 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S6500

 SX510 HS S6500 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS and the S6500.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and S6500 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and S6500.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography information
Nikon S6500 Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
37
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
40
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (250 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging information
Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S6500
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 life 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $170