Nikon S6500 vs Samsung SL820

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The S6500 was revealed 3 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S6500 grades against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6500 vs the SL820.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and SL820.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S6500 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.