Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6500
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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Previous Model is Nikon L100
- Successor is Nikon L120
(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

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon L110 versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The L110 was revealed 3 years before the S6500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L110 grades against the S6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L110 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Nikon S6500
L110 | S6500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon L110
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Nikon S6500
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L110 versus Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L110 against the S6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and S6500 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and S6500.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S6500 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L110 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 13.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 406 gr (0.90 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $280 | $170 |