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Canon A810 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A810 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was unveiled 6 months later than the S6200 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A810 matches up against the S6200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S6200

 A810 S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon A810

 S6200 A810 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S6200

 A810 S6200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A810 versus Nikon S6200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A810 against the S6200.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and S6200.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography details
Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging details
Nikon S6200 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 171 grams (0.38 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 images 250 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $99 $229