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Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S6500 versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was unveiled 17 months after the S8200 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6500 scores vs the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon S8200

 S6500 S8200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S6500

 S8200 S6500 
Screen resolution961k460kCrisper screen (+501k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Nikon S8200

 S6500 S8200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6500 versus Nikon S8200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S6500 compared to the S8200.

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and S8200 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and S8200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent S6500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6500
Street photography with Nikon S8200
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others (213g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6500
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (213 grams)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (250 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech AMOLED display TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $170 $329