Nikon P950 vs Nikon S6500

Below, we are looking at the Nikon P950 and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P950 was launched 7 years after the S6500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the P950 scores vs the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P950 features outside measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P950 and Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P950 versus the S6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and S6500 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and S6500.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer P950 should have a benefit in sensor tech.