Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
- 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced August 2011

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was unveiled 19 months before the S6200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The full galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S6200
A3000 IS | S6200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon A3000 IS
S6200 | A3000 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S6200
A3000 IS | S6200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon S6200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the S6200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and S6200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and S6200.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6200 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $240 | $229 |