Nikon P600 vs Nikon S6500

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon P600 and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P600 was unveiled 14 months after the S6500 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P600 grades vs the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The full galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P600 compared to the S6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and S6500 is 65 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and S6500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger P600 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.