Nikon S6500 vs Nikon W300

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6500 and Nikon W300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced 5 years prior to the W300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6500 grades against the W300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Nikon Coolpix W300. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Nikon W300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S6500 against the W300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and W300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and W300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S6500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.