Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6200

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the S6200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX710 HS grades versus the S6200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS features outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS and the S6200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and S6200 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and S6200.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.