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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 12 months prior to the S6500 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the S6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S6500

 EX-ZR15 S6500 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S6500 EX-ZR15 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S6500

 EX-ZR15 S6500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the S6500.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and S6500.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Nikon S6500 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Nikon S6500 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (325 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Nikon S6500 Travel photography features
67
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Nikon S6500 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S6500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $170