Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500
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![Nikon Coolpix P80 front Nikon Coolpix P80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P80/Nikon-P80-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S6500 front Nikon Coolpix S6500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500/Nikon-S6500-front.jpg)
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Released January 2009
- Renewed by Nikon P90
(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
- Introduced January 2013
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon P80 and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The P80 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the S6500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P80 grades versus the S6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P80 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon S6500
P80 | S6500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon P80
S6500 | P80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Nikon S6500
P80 | S6500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P80 and Nikon S6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P80 vs the S6500.
![Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P80-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and S6500 is 75 and 92 respectively.
![Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P80-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and S6500.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older P80 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P80-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P80-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P80 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 405g (0.89 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | EN-EL5 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $400 | $170 |