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Nikon S6500 vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S6500 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S6500 and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was unveiled around the same time to the W710 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S6500 matches up versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Sony W710

 S6500 W710 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon S6500

 W710 S6500 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Sony W710

 S6500 W710 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. 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) and the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6500 versus the W710.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6500
Sports photography with Sony W710
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6500
Travel photography with Sony W710
69
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S6500 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech AMOLED display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $170 $90