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Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6500 versus Nikon S8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced 2 years after the S8000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S6500 grades vs the S8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon S8000

 S6500 S8000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S6500

 S8000 S6500 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Nikon S8000

 S6500 S8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S6500 against the S8000.

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and S8000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and S8000.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6500 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S6500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography details
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography advice
Nikon S8000 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6500
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography information
Nikon S8000 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $170 $300