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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 8 months later than the S6500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the S6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon S6500

 EX-ZR800 S6500 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2013Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 S6500 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S6500

 EX-ZR800 S6500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the S6500.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and S6500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and S6500.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography details
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
Nikon S6500 Sports photography information
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Nikon S6500 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S6500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $429 $170