Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6500
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Announced January 2013
Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon S620 versus Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S620 was revealed 4 years prior to the S6500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S620 matches up versus the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S6500
S620 | S6500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon S620
S6500 | S620 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Nikon S6500
S620 | S6500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 has got external measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S620 versus Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S620 versus the S6500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and S6500 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and S6500.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $37 | $170 |