Canon S100 vs Nikon S6200

Here, we are evaluating the Canon S100 and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and S6200 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was introduced 4 months later than the S6200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S100 matches up versus the S6200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S100 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 and Nikon S6200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S100 versus the S6200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and S6200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S100 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S6200 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.