Nikon S6500 vs Sony W290

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S6500 versus Sony W290, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was manufactured 3 years later than the W290 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S6500 matches up against the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 features physical measurements 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 Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6500 and the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and W290.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher S6500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.