Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S6500

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S6500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the S6500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AW100 scores vs the S6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with 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 working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the AW100 compared to the S6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and S6500.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged AW100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.