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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
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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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S6200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was announced 23 months later than the S6200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the AW110 scores against the S6200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon S6200

 AW110 S6200 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon AW110

 S6200 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S6200

 AW110 S6200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the AW110 and the S6200.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and S6200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and S6200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent AW110 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography info
Nikon S6200 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-05 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS 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 - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $229