Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1
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Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced June 2013

Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6500 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the TF1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S6500 grades versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Sony TF1
S6500 | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S6500
TF1 | S6500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Sony TF1
S6500 | TF1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 provides outside 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) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6500 and the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and TF1.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | AMOLED display | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $170 | $266 |