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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1000 was announced 7 years later than the S6200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1000 scores versus the S6200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon S6200

 A1000 S6200 
LaunchedJanuary 2019August 2011More recent by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon A1000

 S6200 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon S6200

 A1000 S6200 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A1000 against the S6200.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and S6200 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and S6200.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern A1000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
72
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
43
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
72
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-01-18 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $477 $229