Nikon S6500 vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6500 versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the S6500 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S6500 was unveiled 24 months later than the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S6500 scores against the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 has got 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) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Nikon S6500 versus Sigma DP2x 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 use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S6500 against the DP2x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and DP2x.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S6500 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S6500 will offer greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S6500 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.