Clicky

Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6500 versus Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

The S6500 was brought out 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S6500 matches up against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Sony WX10

 S6500 WX10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon S6500

 WX10 S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Sony WX10

 S6500 WX10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 has outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6500 versus Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S6500 compared to the WX10.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and WX10.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S6500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6500
Street photography with Sony WX10
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6500
Vlogging with Sony WX10
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Nikon S6500 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Sony WX10
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech AMOLED display Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $170 $200