Nikon P530 vs Nikon S6500

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P530 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P530 was released 14 months after the S6500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P530 grades against the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P530 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P530 versus the S6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and S6500 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and S6500.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent P530 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.