Nikon P100 vs Nikon S6500
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Nikon P100 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Nikon P100 and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P100 was launched 3 years before the S6500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P100 matches up against the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P100 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon S6500
P100 | S6500 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon P100
S6500 | P100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Nikon S6500
P100 | S6500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon P100 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P100 features physical dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Nikon P100 and Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the P100 versus the S6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and S6500 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and S6500.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P100 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P100 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 481 gr (1.06 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $400 | $170 |