Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S6100
SX200 IS | S6100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon SX200 IS
S6100 | SX200 IS | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6100
SX200 IS | S6100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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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 |