Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6500

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P300 and Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the S6500 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P300 scores against the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 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).

Contrast the Nikon P300 and Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P300 against the S6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and S6500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and S6500.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged P300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.