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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6200

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
Nikon S6200
(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
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX500 IS versus Nikon S6200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 13 months after the S6200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX500 IS grades vs the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon S6200

 SX500 IS S6200 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon SX500 IS

 S6200 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S6200

 SX500 IS S6200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX500 IS against the S6200.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and S6200 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and S6200.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX500 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,600s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
Nikon S6200 Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S6200 Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (195 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (195 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S6200 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISNikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Nikon Coolpix S6200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $229