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Canon S95 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon S95 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Superseded the Canon S90
  • Renewed by Canon S100
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon S95 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon S95 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and S6200 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S95 was announced 9 months prior to the S6200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S95 matches up versus the S6200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Nikon S6200

 S95 S6200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon S95

 S6200 S95 
AnnouncedAugust 2011November 2010Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Canon S95 and Nikon S6200

 S95 S6200 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon S95 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has proportions 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 S95 versus Nikon S6200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S95 against the S6200.

Canon S95 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and S6200.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S95 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S6200 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon S95 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography information
Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
70
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon S95 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot S95Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-11-23 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - Single
Retail price $495 $229