Clicky

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon B500 and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The B500 was unveiled 3 years later than the S6500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the B500 matches up versus the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon S6500

 B500 S6500 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon B500

 S6500 B500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon S6500

 B500 S6500 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Nikon B500 and Nikon S6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the B500 versus the S6500.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and S6500 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and S6500.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer B500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography advice
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography advice
Nikon S6500 Street photography advice
52
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (541 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
59
good battery (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B500
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
45
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (600 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B500
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
27
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (541 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
Photography Glossary

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon S6500
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $170