Nikon P90 vs Nikon S6500

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P90 and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S6500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P90 matches up vs the S6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Nikon P90 and Nikon S6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P90 vs the S6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and S6500 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P90 and S6500.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6500 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged P90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.