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Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Canon D10
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon S6200

 D10 S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon D10

 S6200 D10 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon S6200

 D10 S6200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

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

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
32
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography information
Nikon S6200 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography info
Nikon S6200 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
54
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon D10 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix S6200
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