Nikon S6500 vs Nikon S9100

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6500 and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was manufactured 18 months later than the S9100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S6500 matches up vs the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S6500 and the S9100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and S9100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and S9100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S6500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.