Nikon S6500 vs Sony W800

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S6500 and Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was announced 13 months prior to the W800 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S6500 scores versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 features external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6500 and Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S6500 against the W800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and W800.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S6500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.