Canon SX110 IS vs Nikon S6500

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Canon SX110 IS vs Nikon S6500

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
9.0 megapixels
36.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S6500 Review.

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Differences

Canon SX110 IS advantages over Nikon S6500

Bigger pixels
~ 1.79 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More telephoto lens reach
360 mm vs 300 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 150 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Nikon S6500 advantages over Canon SX110 IS

Less expensive
$220 vs $300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
26 mm vs 44 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
153g vs 302g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
460k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.0 vs 9.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 36 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S1000fd

Canon SX110 IS

Fujifilm S1000fd

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Manual focus

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX110 IS vs Fujifilm S1000fd

Nikon S6500

Fujifilm S1000fd

$400
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$250
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Fujifilm S1000fd

Compared to Fujifilm S1500

Canon SX110 IS

Fujifilm S1500

$300
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX110 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Nikon S6500

Fujifilm S1500

$400
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Thinner

$250
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Fujifilm S1500

Compared to Canon SX120 IS

Canon SX110 IS

Canon SX120 IS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor

$215
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX110 IS vs Canon SX120 IS

Nikon S6500

Canon SX120 IS

$400
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
Built-in Wi-Fi

$215
1/2.5 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Canon SX120 IS

Compared to Samsung WB50F

Canon SX110 IS

Samsung WB50F

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX110 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Nikon S6500

Samsung WB50F

$400
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 1080p video

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB50F

Compared to Samsung WB35F

Canon SX110 IS

Samsung WB35F

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX110 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Nikon S6500

Samsung WB35F

$400
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
More dots on screen

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F

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