Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6200

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S6200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 3 years before the S6200 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the S6200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S6200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS and the S6200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S6200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and S6200.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6200 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.