Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S6200

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S6200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the S6200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores versus the S6200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S6200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the S6200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and S6200 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and S6200.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.