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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S6100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 21 months prior to the S6100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the S6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S6100

 SX200 IS S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S6100 SX200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6100

 SX200 IS S6100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S6100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the S6100.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and S6100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and S6100.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6100 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S6100 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (247 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S6100 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $195