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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S100 versus Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 16 months prior to the S6500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S100 grades vs the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S6500

 S100 S6500 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k460kClearer display (+360k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon S100

 S6500 S100 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S6500

 S100 S6500 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 has outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S100 and the S6500.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S6500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and S6500.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography features
Nikon S6500 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
65
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Nikon S6500
 Nikon Coolpix S100Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 820 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Organic LED monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $240 $170