Canon N vs Nikon S6200

Here, we will be comparing the Canon N and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was launched 17 months after the S6200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the N grades vs the S6200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N offers outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon N and Nikon S6200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the N vs the S6200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N and S6200.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent N should have a benefit in sensor innovation.