Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S8200

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.

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.

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.

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.