Nikon S6500 vs Sony HX200V

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S6500 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was brought out 9 months after the HX200V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S6500 matches up versus the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S6500 against the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and HX200V.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer S6500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.