At a glance
| Specification | L11 | S6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2007 | 2013 |
| Megapixels | 6.0 MP effective | 16.0 MP effective |
| Sensor | 1/2.5-in. CCD | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Lens | 3x Zoom-NIKKOR, 6.2-18.6 mm (37.5-112.5 mm equiv.), f/2.8-5.2 | 12x Zoom-NIKKOR ED 4.5-54.0 mm (equivalent to 25-300 mm in 35mm format), f/3.1-6.5 |
| Memory card | SD / MMC, built-in memory | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Maximum card | Up to 2GB (SD) | Up to 2TB (SDXC) |
| Battery | 2x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended) | EN-EL19 |
| Dimensions | Approx. 89.5 x 60.5 x 27 mm (W x H x D) | Approx. 95.4 x 57.9 x 26.3 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | Approx. 125 g (body only, without battery and card) | Approx. 153 g (with battery and card, CIPA) |
Which one should you choose?
Choose Nikon COOLPIX L11 if you want a simple 6 MP AA compact with a 37.5–112.5mm zoom.
Choose Nikon Coolpix S6500 if 16 MP, 25–300mm reach, and SDXC support justify the later EN-EL19 setup.
The L11 is simpler and lighter on expectations; the S6500 is a much more capable long-zoom travel camera.
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