Nikon B700 vs Nikon S6500

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon B700 and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was introduced 3 years later than the S6500 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the B700 grades vs the S6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon B700 features outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the B700 and the S6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and S6500 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and S6500.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon B700 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer B700 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.