Nikon P610 vs Nikon S6500

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P610 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P610 was unveiled 2 years later than the S6500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P610 matches up versus the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P610 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 offers physical measurements 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).

Check out the Nikon P610 vs Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P610 vs the S6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P610 and S6500 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and S6500.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent P610 should have an edge in sensor technology.