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Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(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
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Sony TF1

 S6500 TF1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"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 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6500
Sports photography with Sony TF1
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (250g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment proof
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S6500 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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