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Canon 1D X vs Nikon S6200

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Replaced the Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D X II
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon 1D X and Nikon S6200, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1D X (18MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is very comparable but the 1D X (Full frame) and S6200 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X was announced 2 months later than the S6200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon S6200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1D X scores vs the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Nikon S6200

 1D X S6200 
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon 1D X

 S6200 1D X 

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Nikon S6200

 1D X S6200 
RevealedOctober 2011August 2011Same age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D X offers outside dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D X against the S6200.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X and S6200 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X and S6200.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D X having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D X will provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
59
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography details
Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (1,120 CIPA)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography advice
Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
49
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (1,120 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
70
provides touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D X
Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
68
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (1,120 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging information
Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
28
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Nikon S6200
 Canon EOS-1D XNikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Nikon Coolpix S6200
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-10-18 2011-08-24
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 5+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 2786 not tested
Other
Battery life 1120 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
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