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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Nikon S6200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S6200

 A3000 IS S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S6200 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S6200

 A3000 IS S6200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Nikon S6200
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S6200
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
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