Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6500
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Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and S6500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

The S31 was launched 6 months after the S6500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S31 scores versus the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Nikon S6500
S31 | S6500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon S31
S6500 | S31 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Nikon S6500
S31 | S6500 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S31 and the S6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S31 and S6500 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and S6500.
All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S31 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S6500 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S31 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S31 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S31 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 18.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $90 | $170 |