Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6200
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Released July 2014
(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
- Introduced August 2011

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon S6200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the S6200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX400 IS scores against the S6200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon S6200
SX400 IS | S6200 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon SX400 IS
S6200 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S6200
SX400 IS | S6200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the S6200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and S6200 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and S6200.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX400 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.2-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 190 images | 250 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $229 | $229 |