Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200
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Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon S8200
S6500 | S8200 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S6500
S8200 | S6500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 961k | 460k | Crisper screen (+501k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Nikon S8200
S6500 | S8200 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and S8200 is 92 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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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 |