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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Launched November 2013
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and S6500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The P7800 was introduced 11 months after the S6500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the P7800 matches up versus the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon S6500

 P7800 S6500 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon P7800

 S6500 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Nikon S6500

 P7800 S6500 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the P7800 versus the S6500.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and S6500 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and S6500.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S6500 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer P7800 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography advice
Nikon S6500 Street photography advice
65
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (399g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7800
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
68
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (399g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography factors
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging details
Nikon S6500 Vlogging details
75
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
heavier than average in class (399 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Nikon S6500
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-25 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - 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 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $550 $170