Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6500

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Nikon S100 versus Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.