Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200
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Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
- Launched July 2009
(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

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon D10 and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The D10 was released 3 years earlier than the S6200 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D10 matches up versus the S6200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D10 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The complete galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon S6200
D10 | S6200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon D10
S6200 | D10 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 26 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon S6200
D10 | S6200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has measurements 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 D10 and Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D10 compared to the S6200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and S6200 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and S6200.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6200 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot D10 | Nikon Coolpix S6200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.2-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/5000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 160 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $299 | $229 |