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Nikon S6500 vs Sony W730

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S6500 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6500 and Sony W730, 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 W730 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was launched very close to the W730 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S6500 grades vs the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Sony W730

 S6500 W730 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon S6500

 W730 S6500 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Sony W730

 S6500 W730 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6500 and Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S6500 and the W730.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and W730.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography factors
Sony W730 Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography factors
Sony W730 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S6500 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Sony W730
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology AMOLED display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $170 $138