Nikon Coolpix S6500

Nikon Coolpix S6500 was announced in 2013 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Nikon Coolpix S6500 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Nikon Coolpix S6xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Nikon Coolpix S6xxx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Nikon S6900 Compare	February 2015	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 6,400	Articulated 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon S6500	January 2013	16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon S6400 Compare	August 2012	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Nikon S6300 Compare	February 2012	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 3,200	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon S6200 Compare	August 2011	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon S6100 Compare	February 2011	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Nikon S6000 Compare	February 2010	14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S6900 vs Coolpix S6500 vs Coolpix S6400 vs Coolpix S6300 vs Coolpix S6200 vs Coolpix S6100.

In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S6500.

Fixed screen

Nikon Coolpix S6500 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Nikon Coolpix S6500 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2832 x 2832, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS

Nikon Coolpix S6500 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Nikon Coolpix S6500 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon Coolpix S6500 comes with SLB-10A battery pack.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon Coolpix S6500's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Nikon Coolpix S6500 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m.

Nikon Coolpix S6500 has dimensions of 95 x 58 x 26 mm (3.74 x 2.28 x 1.02"). It weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

95 mm (3.74")

58 mm (2.28")

58 mm (2.28")