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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6200

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 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 SX610 HS vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S6200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX610 HS was released 3 years after the S6200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the S6200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon S6200

 SX610 HS S6200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon SX610 HS

 S6200 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S6200

 SX610 HS S6200 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS features physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS and the S6200.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and S6200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S6200 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S6200
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
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lighter than average in class (191g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
70
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (191g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix S6200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $214 $229