Clicky

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2013
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The EX-ZR10 was released 3 years earlier than the S6500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon S6500

 EX-ZR10 S6500 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S6500 EX-ZR10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S6500

 EX-ZR10 S6500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the S6500.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and S6500.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S6500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 ID NP-110 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $190 $170