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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon L810 and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 11 months before the S6500 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the L810 grades against the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S6500

 L810 S6500 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon L810

 S6500 L810 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S6500

 L810 S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L810 against the S6500.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and S6500 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and S6500.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography information
Nikon S6500 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (250g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S6500
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 life 300 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $170