Nikon S6500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Nikon S6500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Announced February 2012
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Nikon S6500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon S6500 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the S6500 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S6500 was unveiled 12 months later than the DP2 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6500 grades against the DP2 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S6500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
S6500 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Nikon S6500
DP2 Merrill | S6500 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
S6500 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 has physical 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) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S6500 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S6500 versus the DP2 Merrill.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and DP2 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.
Nikon S6500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and DP2 Merrill.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S6500 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S6500 will resolve greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S6500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 50mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640x480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 330 grams (0.73 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $170 | $931 |