Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6500

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S32 and Nikon S6500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very close but the S32 (1/3") and S6500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S32 was brought out 14 months after the S6500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S32 scores vs the S6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Nikon S32 and Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S32 versus the S6500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S32 and S6500 is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and S6500.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S32 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S6500 will render extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer S32 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.