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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 23 months after the S6200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up against the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Nikon S6200

 SX160 IS S6200 
RevealedJune 2013August 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon SX160 IS

 S6200 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon S6200

 SX160 IS S6200 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS and the S6200.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and S6200 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and S6200.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Nikon S6200
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (291g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S6200 Sports photography factors
50
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (291g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (380 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S6200 Vlogging info
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (291 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISNikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S6200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 gr (0.64 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 250 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $229