Nikon P900 vs Nikon S6500

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon P900 versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P900 was launched 2 years after the S6500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P900 grades against the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 has got external measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P900 versus Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P900 compared to the S6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and S6500 is 52 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and S6500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher P900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.