Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S6200
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Introduced 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
- Revealed August 2011
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Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3100 IS scores against the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Nikon S6200
| A3100 IS | S6200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon A3100 IS
| S6200 | A3100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S6200
| A3100 IS | S6200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3100 IS against the S6200.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and S6200 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and S6200.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 160 grams (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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-8L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $159 | $229 |
