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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
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 P310 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the S6500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P310 matches up versus the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S6500

 P310 S6500 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon P310

 S6500 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S6500

 P310 S6500 
RevealedJune 2012January 2013Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 features external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the P310 vs the S6500.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S6500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and S6500.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Nikon S6500
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography features
Nikon S6500 Sports photography features
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6500 Travel photography advice
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (250g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging information
Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
36
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon S6500
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-06-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 230 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $170