Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S6200

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S6200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced within a month of the S6200 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS grades vs the S6200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS against the S6200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and S6200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and S6200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S6200 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.