Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6500

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed 4 years before the S6500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1000pj matches up vs the S6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj features exterior measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S1000pj vs the S6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and S6500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and S6500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S6500 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be behind in sensor tech.