Nikon S6500 vs Sony W650

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6500 and Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was released 13 months after the W650 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S6500 matches up versus the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6500 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S6500 versus the W650.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and W650.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent S6500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.