Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6500

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L20 was brought out 4 years prior to the S6500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L20 matches up vs the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L20 vs the S6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and S6500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and S6500.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6500 to produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.